Eur J Emerg Med. 2007 Jun;14(3):163-4.
Laundry detergent and possible nonaccidental injury.
Oddstock Burns Unit, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK. AlanJHowieson@hotmail.com
Nonaccidental injury is always a concern when children present with unusual injuries. The case of a child who presented with a partial thickness burn secondary to prolonged contact with a liquid biological laundry detergent is described. Initially there was some doubt as to whether the agent in question could cause this injury but a small experiment on a volunteer confirmed it was possible.
PMID: 17473612 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
