ABSTRACT

Burn related injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Thermal burns are the most common type of burn in childhood. We present a very rare home accident mechanism of pediatric burn in this two months old child, who sustained nearly 15-20% total burn surface area (TBSA) burns case. The goal of this report is suggest a different type of family neglect and/or abuse and how important also counsel families regarding burn prevention.