(X15) Contact with hot household appliances

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138 543 in individuals diagnosis contact with hot household appliances confirmed
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7 562 deaths with diagnosis contact with hot household appliances
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6% mortality rate associated with the disease contact with hot household appliances

Diagnosis contact with hot household appliances is diagnosed Men are 34.00% more likely than Women

92 824

Men receive the diagnosis contact with hot household appliances

2 111 (2.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis contact with hot household appliances

5 451 (11.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease contact with hot household appliances - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-74, 80-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 75-79, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 10-29, 55-59, 70-74, 85-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 30-54, 60-69, 75-84

Disease Features contact with hot household appliances

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Contact with hot household appliances - what does this mean

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What happens during the disease - contact with hot household appliances

The pathogenesis for contact with hot household appliances is likely due to the direct thermal injury to the skin, which can lead to a thermal burn. this can cause tissue damage, which can lead to inflammation, swelling, pain, and potential infection. depending on the severity of the burn, it can also lead to blistering, necrosis, and scarring.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Review medical history of the patient
  • Perform a physical examination
  • Order laboratory tests
  • Conduct imaging studies
  • Consult with specialists
  • Review patient's contact with hot household appliances

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: Treating the disease by contact with hot household appliances.
  • Using a hot water bottle to apply heat to the affected area
  • Using a heated pad to apply heat to the affected area
  • Using a hot compress to apply heat to the affected area
  • Using a hot towel to apply heat to the affected area
  • Using a heated blanket to apply heat to the affected area
  • Using a hot bath to apply heat to the affected area
  • Using a hot shower to apply heat to the affected area
  • Using a sauna to apply heat to the affected area
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21 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Contact with hot household appliances - Prevention

To prevent contact with hot household appliances, it is important to always use protective gloves when handling hot items, to keep a safe distance from hot surfaces, and to be mindful of the temperature of the appliance before touching it. additionally, it is important to keep any hot items away from children and to never leave hot items unattended.