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Paediatrics
Accidental scalding burn injury in a 2-day-old neonate
  1. Shivaprakash Sosale,
  2. Aditya Chandrashekar,
  3. Mallesh Kariyappa and
  4. Pritik Shah
  1. Department of Paediatrics, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  1. Correspondence to Dr Pritik Shah; pritikshah20{at}gmail.com

Abstract

Neonatal burns are a rare and challenging issue that is often overlooked during caregiver counselling. While iatrogenic burns account for the majority of reported cases, domestic burns are more prevalent in developing countries. Here, we report a case of a neonate with accidental scald burns due to spillage of a hot beverage on the body by the mother. Prevention is essential, and counselling and raising awareness about the cautious handling of hot beverages are of paramount importance in reducing the occurrence of accidental scald burns.To improve community acceptance of safe practices, it is crucial to include senior family members and ASHA workers in counselling sessions. Regular supervision, effective hospital policies, and training of caregivers and healthcare professionals are the key measures to be implemented to prevent accidental burns.

  • Paediatrics
  • Neonatal and paediatric intensive care
  • Neonatal health

https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2024-260001

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    • Contributors The following authors were responsible for drafting of the text, sourcing and editing of clinical images, investigation results, drawing original diagrams and algorithms, and critical revision for important intellectual content: SS, PS, AC. The following authors gave final approval of the manuscript: PS, AC, SS, MK.

    • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

    • Case reports provide a valuable learning resource for the scientific community and can indicate areas of interest for future research. They should not be used in isolation to guide treatment choices or public health policy.

    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.