Thigh Burn Associated With Laptop Computer Use.

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Thigh Burn Associated With Laptop Computer Use.
Paulius K, Napoles P, Maguina P.
J Burn Care Res. 2008 Aug 8. [Epub ahead of print]

Laptop computers are an uncommon source of burns to the thighs and perineum. Burns can result from the prolonged contact of hot surfaces at the base of the computer with the user's lap. The authors report a case of second-degree burns to the thigh of an otherwise healthy patient that resulted from prolonged use of the laptop. We measured the temperatures of the patient's computer and the temperatures of other popular laptop computers. Laptops can develop temperatures that can pose a risk for burns if the skin is exposed for prolonged periods of time. Patients with impaired lower extremity sensation, altered consciousness, or decreased mobility are at higher risk for laptop burns. To their knowledge, this is the first case report of such a burn injury in the American literature.
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layla17 · Aug 19, 2008

Wow I've never even thought of that. I guess I should start thinking about where I lay my laptop after I've been using it for awhile.

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