Citation

Hurren JS, Dunn KW. Burns 1993; 19(6): 522-523.

Affiliation

Wessex Regional Burns Unit, Odstock Hospital, Salisbury, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8292240

Abstract

Five cases of burns caused by residents of nursing homes falling out of bed and becoming trapped against radiators or hot pipes are reported. The current guidelines for nursing homes in relation to heating surfaces are reviewed and recommendations are made on how this hazard can be avoided.

Language: en