Deep partial thickness burn after contact with a meal ready-to-eat heater

Abstract

A case of a Meal Ready-To-Eat heater injury resulting in a deep partial thickness burn is presented. The patient was treated as an outpatient at our battalion aid station. By establishing the depth, extent, and severity of a burn injury, a decision can be made regarding whether outpatient or inpatient therapy is appropriate. A brief description of the Meal Ready-To-Eat heater injury and general guidelines for the outpatient management of burns are presented.