Suspected Burn From a 9-Voltage Battery.

The article focuses on a case of a suspected electrical burn caused by a 9-volt battery used in a telemetry device for postoperative monitoring. An 89-year-old female patient developed a gluteal injury with features consistent with an electrical burn after lying on a dislodged 9-volt battery beneath her while in bed. Surgical debridement and pathological analysis supported the diagnosis of an electrical injury, a rare occurrence with low-voltage batteries. The case underscores the need for increased awareness and education regarding small battery-powered devices in hospital settings to prevent similar injuries.