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Burn by battery, the dangers of portable devices − A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Burns Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.burnso.2024.100388

Authors: Milly S. van de Warenburg, Sophie A. Riesmeijer, Stefan Hummelink, Dietmar J.O. Ulrich, Mariëlle L.A.W. Vehmeijer-Heeman

Institutions: Radboud University Nijmegen, Radboud University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Burn Injury Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,400