Citation

Wu BY, Khatib JZ, Krishnamurthy S, Travers JB. Cutis 2020; 105(1): 32-34.

Affiliation

Department of Dermatology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, and Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Quadrant HealthCom)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

32074144

Abstract

Thermal burn injuries are common and are associated with physical and psychologic repercussions. For epileptic patients, the risk for environmental injuries is remarkably higher. We present 2 cases of thermal burn injuries following nocturnal seizures. Many epileptic patients are educated on ways to prevent injury; however, these safety precautions tend to focus primarily on daytime activities. We highlight the potential presentation and impacts of the thermal lesions. In addition, we offer suggestions for improvements in patient education and injury prevention.

Language: en