Electrocautery pad burns: Experience with ten cases
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Burns are the leading complication with the use of electrosurgery. Burns at the site of the grounding pad are due to a lack of knowledge, training, and negligence that have medicolegal implications. The aim of this case series is to promote awareness among the surgeons and medical staff regarding the causes that can lead to burns due to grounding pads and to prevent such injuries.
Source: Indian Journal of Burns
DOI: 10.4103/ijb.ijb_5_24
Authors: Vijay Bhatia, Deepanjali Kalra, Manisha Singh, Charmi Bodra, Himadari Joshi, Rajvee Gohil, Jay Adeshra
Institution: Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412774488