2006 Burns CPR 
Don't Forget the Bubbles
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Up to 5% of burns occur secondary to electrical injuries, and this rises to 27% in developing countries. Significant injuries can occur even in the absence of extensive burns or other signs of external injury. Children, especially toddlers, may insert objects into outlets, leading to shocks or burns.
Pediatric Emergency Playbook
OCTOBER 1, 2015
The main thing for us is to suspect it, detect it, control it, and if the child arrests, to do vigorous CPR to mechanically disrupt the bubbles. Increased demand may be temporary, such as in burns, s/p cardiac surgery, or ay prolonged recovery. Paediatric Resp Rev (2006) 7, 162–168 Wright SE,VanDahm K.
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