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Severe Burns as a Consequence of Seizures in Patients with Epilepsy
Authors:Mark C Spitz
Institution:University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262.
Abstract:We report 10 seizure-related thermal injuries severe enough to require hospitalization in patients with epilepsy. Eight of the ten incidents were with patients who had had seizures with impaired consciousness two or more times a month. This suggests that seizure frequency is a risk factor and implies the importance of striving for optimal seizure control. Two burns each occurred from an electric iron, a hand-held hair dryer, and stove-top cooking. Minimizing these activities, especially in patients with frequent consciousness-altering seizures, may be useful. Three burns occurred while showering; these resulted in the most severe injuries, with hospital stays of 29, 30, and 41 days. Simple plumbing devices may have prevented these injuries.
Keywords:Accident prevention  Accidents  Burns  Epilepsy  Home accidents  Protective devices  Seizures
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