Flame bums : a forgotten danger of diathermy?
Webb, J. B. Balaratnam, S Park, A. J.
Webb, J. B.
Balaratnam, S
Park, A. J.
Abstract
Diathermy and spirit-based skin preparations are both used on a daily basis in most hospital theatres. We report a case illustrating the potential hazards of this combination and discuss the management of its complications and possibilities of their prevention.
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Date
2003-04
Type
Article
Subject
Surgery
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Citation
Webb JB, Balaratnam S, Park AJ. Flame bums: a forgotten danger of diathermy? Surgeon. 2003 Apr;1(2):111-3. doi: 10.1016/s1479-666x(03)80127-0.
Journal / Source Title
The Surgeon
DOI
10.1016/s1479-666x(03)80127-0
PMID
15573632
Publisher
Publications Office, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh