SCALD BURNS IN CHILDREN CAUSED BY HOT DRINKS - THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TYPE OF CUP

Authors
RAMANATHAN C EKPENYONG L STEVENSON JH
Citation
C. Ramanathan et al., SCALD BURNS IN CHILDREN CAUSED BY HOT DRINKS - THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TYPE OF CUP, Burns, 20(2), 1994, pp. 111-114
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology & Venereal Diseases","Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
Journal title
Burns → ACNP
ISSN journal
03054179
Volume
20
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
111 - 114
Database
ISI
SICI code
0305-4179(1994)20:2<111:SBICCB>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
A prospective study of 36 consecutive scald injuries in children cause d by hot beverages is reported. Almost a third of these were deep derm al or full skin thickness and the highest percentage resulted in injur y to the upper chest region. The study further investigates the coolin g characteristics in four different types of cup. These studies clearl y show the potential for significant disfigurement from this type of i njury for up to 11 min from the time the drink is poured. The need for greater public awareness in relation to hot drinks is highlighted.