TY - JOUR PY - 1993// TI - Entrapment against radiators--an underestimated burn hazard to the elderly JO - Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries A1 - Hurren, J. S. A1 - Dunn, K. W. SP - 522 EP - 523 VL - 19 IS - 6 N2 - Five cases of burns caused by residents of nursing homes falling out of bed and becoming trapped against radiators or hot pipes are reported. The current guidelines for nursing homes in relation to heating surfaces are reviewed and recommendations are made on how this hazard can be avoided.

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