International Journal of Tropical Medicine

Iatrogenic Scald Injury Following Neonatal Resuscitation: A Case Report

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.