EC Paediatrics

Introduction: Neonatal burns as sentinel events represent a preventable problem. Documenting this case aims to highlight the importance of strengthening hospital safety culture.

Clinical Case: A male newborn presented with iatrogenic second and third-degree burns after exposure to a gooseneck examination lamp, with complications including sepsis, encephalopathy, and acute kidney injury.

Discussion: The importance of multidisciplinary care is emphasized, while also evidencing the vulnerability of this population due to their thin skin, immature immune system, and limited renal function.

Conclusion: Our main objective is to emphasize the importance of preventing these accidents through a multidisciplinary approach and educational programs.

 Keywords: Hospital Burns; Sentinel Event; Neonatal; Vulnerability

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