Authors : O.J. Adebami, I.A. Oluwayemi, S.A. Adegoke and A.A. Airemionghale
Abstract: We report the case of a13 h old female, referred from a health centre with severe birth asphyxia, neonatal seizures and scald injury resulting from hot water fomentation used as a method of resuscitation. The case as well as the challenges it poses to neonatal health care in Nigeria is discussed this study.
O.J. Adebami, I.A. Oluwayemi, S.A. Adegoke and A.A. Airemionghale, 2011. Iatrogenic Scald Injury Following Neonatal Resuscitation: A Case Report. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 6: 1-3.