Issac K., 7

Isaac is a 7-year-old boy in Grade 2 at a local public primary school. He is humble, kind, and academically bright, actively participating in class and showing great potential. Outside school, he enjoys playing football with his peers, which keeps him active and socially engaged. He lives with his parents in a rural village where resources are limited. His father works as a casual laborer, earning an irregular income that is often insufficient to meet the family’s basic needs, including access to healthcare. Isaac was brought to the hospital by his mother with a history of a burn injury sustained around 10 a.m. while playing at a neighbor’s house. A pot of boiling liquid accidentally fell on him, causing burns. On examination, he had burns affecting the face, ear, neck, and chest. He was admitted for immediate management and treatment of the injuries.

Mother brought the child in the facility with history of facial, Ear, neck and chest burn by hot liquid. On examination he diagnosed with facial Ear neck and chest burn. He was admitted for immediate treatment and management. He undergo Cleaning and dressing, i.v floxapen , I.v pcm , dermazine cream among others , after awhile he responded well to medication and discharged when fully recovered and stable.

Isaac sustained second-degree superficial burns involving the face, ear, neck, and chest following exposure to hot liquid. He was promptly admitted and started on appropriate burn management, including pain control, wound care, and infection prevention. At the time of assessment, he is stable and responding well to treatment. Given the superficial nature of the burns, the prognosis is good. With proper wound care and follow-up, healing is expected within a few weeks, with minimal risk of scarring. Continued monitoring is important to prevent infection and ensure optimal recovery.