Scald burns complicated by isopropyl alcohol intoxication. A case of fatal child abuse.

Abstract

Scald burns are the most common type of thermal injury in child abuse. Death associated with nonaccidental burns, however, is uncommon. We recently investigated the case of a 4-year-old child who died from extensive body burns due to scalding. A contributory cause of death was isopropyl alcohol intoxication resulting from application of this chemical to the burns.

• Authors: S Russo, M L Taff, H G Mirchandani, J R Monforte, W U Spitz
• Journal: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology (Am J Forensic Med Pathol) Vol. 7 Issue 1 Pg. 81-3 (Mar 1986) ISSN: 0195-7910 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3728429 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• 1-Propanol

Topics

• 1-Propanol (poisoning)
• Administration, Topical
• Burns (complications)
• Child Abuse
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Humans
• Leg