Post-Burn Sceptic Limb in Epileptic Sudani Young Man
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https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v73i6.6064Keywords:
Epilepsy, Burns, Split-thickness skin graftAbstract
Burns in epileptic patients are not uncommon, but it is difficult to manage in remote areas of third-world countries.
Despite the reduction in burn injuries secondary to a seizure, such injuries still lead to significant morbidity and mortality. In
Darfur, Sudan, we managed such an epileptic patient having a full-thickness burn endangering the limb and life. Since these
patients should adhere to a specific medication, controlling it remains to be difficult. The patient was managed with serial
debridement, dressings, antibiotics, anti-epileptics and a protein diet. Therefore, preparation for preventive strategies consists of lifestyle modification and patient education that is further warranted.
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