SPECIFIC PATTERN BURN IN A PSYCHIATRIC-PATIENT

Authors
BALAKRISHNAN C GREER KA TSE KG HARDAWAY MY
Citation
C. Balakrishnan et al., SPECIFIC PATTERN BURN IN A PSYCHIATRIC-PATIENT, Burns, 19(5), 1993, pp. 439-440
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology & Venereal Diseases","Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
Journal title
Burns → ACNP
ISSN journal
03054179
Volume
19
Issue
5
Year of publication
1993
Pages
439 - 440
Database
ISI
SICI code
0305-4179(1993)19:5<439:SPBIAP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Position at the time of burning can be precisely determined by analysi s of the depth, configuration, distribution of the burn, flexion creas es and spared areas. This information is very useful in determining no n-accidental injuries in children. Although specific pattern injuries are rare in adults, we report an example of a self-inflicted burn in a schizophrenic which resembles a 'forced immersion burn'.