Citation

Balakrishnan C, Greer KA, Tse KG, Hardaway MY. Burns 1993; 19(5): 439-440.

Affiliation

Burn Center, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8216777

Abstract

Position at the time of burning can be precisely determined by analysis of the depth, configuration, distribution of the burn, flexion creases and spared areas. This information is very useful in determining non-accidental injuries in children. Although specific pattern injuries are rare in adults, we report an example of a self-inflicted burn in a schizophrenic which resembles a 'forced immersion burn'.

Language: en