Case series reveals causes of burns from electrosurgery grounding pads in surgical practice, highlighting training gaps.
Burns are the leading complication with the use of electrosurgery. Burns at the site of the grounding pad are due to a lack of knowledge, training, and negligence that have medicolegal implications. The aim of this case series is to promote awareness among the surgeons and medical staff regarding the causes that can lead to burns due to grounding pads and to prevent such injuries.
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