Paediatric friction hand injuries caused by domestic vacuum cleaners—a review from one unit

The management of seven children with vacuum cleaner friction burns is described. Six of the children sustained full thickness burns. Four were treated operatively. Indications for surgery are outlined and important accident prevention strategies are highlighted.

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Published in:	Burns Vol. 29; no. 7; pp. 714 - 716
Main Authors:	Grob, M, Josty, I.C, Soldin, M.G, Dickson, W.A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01-11-2003 Elsevier Science
Subjects:	Accidents, Home - prevention & control Biological and medical sciences Burns Burns - etiology Burns - surgery Child, Preschool Female Friction Hand injuries Hand Injuries - etiology Hand Injuries - surgery Household Articles Humans Infant Male Medical sciences Skin plastic surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Vacuum cleaners Friction Vacuum cleaners Hand injuries Human Skin disease Diseases of the osteoarticular system Trauma Epidemiology Hand Burn Prevention Treatment Disease of the hand Household accident Surgery Child
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Summary:	The management of seven children with vacuum cleaner friction burns is described. Six of the children sustained full thickness burns. Four were treated operatively. Indications for surgery are outlined and important accident prevention strategies are highlighted.
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ISSN:	0305-4179 1879-1409
DOI:	10.1016/S0305-4179(03)00072-X