| Thigh burn associated with laptop computer use. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18695609 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Laptop computers are an uncommon source of burns to the thighs and perineum. Burns can result from the prolonged contact of hot surfaces at the base of the computer with the user's lap. The authors report a case of second-degree burns to the thigh of an otherwise healthy patient that resulted from prolonged use of the laptop. We measured the temperatures of the patient's computer and the temperatures of other popular laptop computers. Laptops can develop temperatures that can pose a risk for burns if the skin is exposed for prolonged periods of time. Patients with impaired lower extremity sensation, altered consciousness, or decreased mobility are at higher risk for laptop burns. To their knowledge, this is the first case report of such a burn injury in the American literature. |
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Authors:
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Karina Paulius; Phyllis Napoles; Pirko Maguina |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association Volume: 29 ISSN: 1559-047X ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2008 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-10 Completed Date: 2009-01-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101262774 Medline TA: J Burn Care Res Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 842-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use* Bacitracin / therapeutic use* Burns / drug therapy, etiology* Hot Temperature / adverse effects* Humans Male Microcomputers* Risk Factors Thigh / injuries* Time Factors United States |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 1405-87-4/Bacitracin |
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