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(X16) Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
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92 612 in individuals diagnosis contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes confirmed
1 541 deaths with diagnosis contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
2% mortality rate associated with the disease contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
Diagnosis contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes is diagnosed Men are 17.34% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
1 013 (1.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
528 (1.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-49, 55-69, 80-84, 90-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 50-54, 70-79, 85-89, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 25-29, 35-44, 70-74, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-24, 30-34, 45-69, 75-79
Disease Features contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes - what does this mean
Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes can cause thermal burns, which occur when the skin is exposed to high temperatures. this can result in severe damage to the skin, including blistering, discoloration and tissue death.
What happens during the disease - contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
The pathogenesis of contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes is the result of direct thermal injury to the skin. this injury can range from a mild superficial burn to a more severe deep burn, depending on the duration of contact and the temperature of the appliance. in addition, contact with hot surfaces can cause damage to the blood vessels and capillaries in the skin, leading to inflammation and edema. the skin may also become red, swollen, and painful, and can be accompanied by blistering and infection.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Check for signs of skin redness or blisters
- Check for any signs of infection
- Check for any signs of inflammation
- Check for any changes in skin color
- Check for any signs of pain or tenderness
- Check for any changes in skin temperature
- Perform a physical examination to check for any signs of infection
- Perform a skin biopsy to check for any signs of infection
- Perform a blood test to check for any signs of infection
- Perform imaging studies (such as X-rays or CT scans) to check for any signs of infection
- Perform a culture test to check for any signs of infection
- Perform an allergy test to check for any signs of an allergic reaction
Treatment and Medical Assistance
The goal of the treatment is to reduce contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes.
- Wear protective gloves and clothing when handling hot surfaces.
- Avoid touching hot surfaces with bare skin.
- Install insulation around hot pipes.
- Install a thermostat to regulate the temperature of the heating system.
- Install a heat shield to reduce contact with hot surfaces.
- Install window treatments to reduce the amount of heat entering the room.
- Install a ventilation system to reduce the amount of heat in the room.
- Install an air conditioner to keep the room cool.
- Keep the room well ventilated to reduce the amount of heat.
20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes - Prevention
To prevent contact with hot heating appliances, radiators, and pipes, it is important to keep a safe distance from them and to use protective gloves when handling them. additionally, it is important to inspect the area around the appliances regularly to ensure there are no exposed hot surfaces.