Iatrogenic Scald Injury Following Neonatal Resuscitation: A Case Report

Authors

  • S.A. Adegoke Author
  • I.A. Oluwayemi Author
  • O.J. Adebami Author
  • A.A. Airemionghale Author

Abstract

We report the case of a13 h old female, referred from a health centre with severe birth asphyxia, neonatal seizures and scald injury resulting from hot water fomentation used as a method of resuscitation. The case as well as the challenges it poses to neonatal health care in Nigeria is discussed this study.

Published

2011-01-20

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Articles