IATROGENIC BURNS CAUSED BY THE FORCED AIR OF A HEATING BLANKET: A CASE REPORT.
Abdelkoddous Bhihi*, Imane Yafi, Mehdi Mahrouch, Mehdi Sahibi, Moulay Driss Elamrani and
Yassine Benchamkha
ABSTRACT
Burns are injuries caused by the action of heat, electricity, chemicals or ionizing radiation. Cases of burns within the hospital are poorly described, although they represent a significant proportion of iatrogenic incidents in hospitalized patients. Given their important role in patient care, medical devices are sometimes the cause of these cases of burns. We report the case of accidental burning following the inappropriate use of a heating blanket.
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