A patient with epilepsy is at risk for thermal burns. Many of these occur in the home and most can be prevented.
Risk for epilepsy-related burns:
(1) frequent episodes with impaired consciousness
(2) failure to implement safety measures (like controlling water temperature in the hot water heater)
Situation
Safety Measures
cooking with a standard oven
use a microwave oven instead
handling hot items from a microwave oven
heat without boiling; handle with oven mitts
showering in hot water
limit highest water temperature
use of a hair dryer
use a low setting
ironing clothes
avoid ironing
smoking
stop smoking
exposed room heaters
use a protected room heater
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
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