Burn by battery, the dangers of portable devices − A case report
Since the introduction of portable electronic devices in the past two decades, reports of burn injuries caused by exploding or leaking batteries have been increasing. We present a case of a 9-year-old patient suffering deep dermal burn wounds due to a power bank malfunctioning, highlighting the pote...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Burns Open |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468912224000762 |
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| Summary: | Since the introduction of portable electronic devices in the past two decades, reports of burn injuries caused by exploding or leaking batteries have been increasing. We present a case of a 9-year-old patient suffering deep dermal burn wounds due to a power bank malfunctioning, highlighting the potential dangers associated with these devices. This case appears to be part of a growing trend of lithium battery-related accidents, which can lead to a combination of flame, chemical, electrical, and contact burns. Healthcare providers must be prepared to manage the distinctive and often complex nature of battery-related burn injuries, which may differ substantially from traditional thermal burns in terms of depth, severity, and the required treatment protocols. |
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| ISSN: | 2468-9122 |