Burns from hot wheat bags: a public safety issue

• Published in: Eplasty Vol. 11; p. e36
• Main Authors: Collins, Anna, Amprayil, Mathew, Solanki, Nicholas S, Greenwood, John Edward
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Open Science Company, LLC 2011

Wheat bags are therapeutic devices that are heated in microwaves and commonly used to provide relief from muscle and joint pain. The Royal Adelaide Hospital Burns Unit has observed a number of patients with significant burn injuries resulting from their use. Despite their dangers, the products come...