Case history
Case history #1
As a result of an accident in the kitchen, a 20-month-old toddler had boiling pasta and water spilled onto her head, face, and upper body. Physical examination reveals blistering sloughing skin with underlying wet, tender erythema.
Case history #2
A 50-year-old electrician was servicing a high-voltage transformer when a distant switch inadvertently sent current to the transformer, with a resulting arc and electrocution. The worker was thrown back by the force and his clothing was ignited. Physical examination reveals charring of the dominant hand, with deep arching injury across the antecubital fossa and axilla, consistent with passage of high-voltage current. The upper torso demonstrates leathery deep burns consistent with flame injury.
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