Perth tradie discharged after robot vacuum explosion burns
The 25-year-old suffered 75 per cent burns when his vacuum exploded. He underwent at least three surgeries before discharge after eight weeks.
Lachie Perrem was at home in Brabham on July 2. The vacuum suddenly exploded.
Flames engulfed him. Lachie Perrem suffered burns to 75 per cent of his body.
Lachie Perrem was rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital. He spent eight weeks undergoing at least three surgeries.
These included skin grafts to his fingers, elbow and torso. Lachie Perrem was placed in an induced coma.
He temporarily lost his voice. Lachie Perrem's mother announced his discharge on the family's GoFundMe page.
She called it a milestone despite the long recovery ahead. The explosion destroyed the home he shared with his fiancée and housemates.
He will need dressing changes twice a week for months to come. Regulators are investigating the vacuum.
They want to find out what caused the blast. A GoFundMe has raised over $46,000 to help cover his ongoing medical costs and living expenses.
- 25
- Age
- 75 per cent
- Body burns
- 8 weeks
- Hospital stay
- at least 3
- Surgeries
Why it mattersShows the possible risks in everyday household products and the difficult recovery process after severe injuries.
AustraliaA Perth tradie's recovery highlights the dangers of consumer devices millions of Australians use daily in their homes.
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