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Burns caused by automobile radiators: a continuing problem.

N O'Neal1, G Purdue, J Hunt

  • 1Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9031.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1992
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Automobile radiator scald burns remain a significant injury risk, particularly during summer months. Despite warning labels, these burns disproportionately affect males and children, necessitating specialized burn care.

Area of Science:

  • Burn prevention
  • Trauma surgery
  • Public health

Background:

  • Automobile radiator scald burns are a persistent injury concern, despite 15 years of warning labels on radiator caps.
  • Radiator fluid temperatures can range from 100°F to over 250°F, posing a severe burn risk.
  • These injuries frequently affect the face, neck, and trunk, leading to significant hospital admissions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence, characteristics, and outcomes of patients admitted to a burn unit with radiator scald burns.
  • To identify demographic trends and injury patterns associated with automobile radiator burns.
  • To evaluate the severity and treatment requirements for radiator-induced burn injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 100 patients admitted to Parkland Memorial Hospital Burn Unit between 1974 and 1990 for radiator scald burns.

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  • Data collection included patient demographics, burn size (total body surface area - TBSA), injury location, length of stay, and treatment interventions.
  • Analysis of a pediatric subgroup (children under 10 years) to compare injury severity with the adult population.

    • Main Results:

    • 100 patients admitted over 16 years, representing 1.5% of acute admissions.
    • 82% of injuries occurred in summer; 93% of patients were male, with a mean age of 31 years.
    • Mean burn size was 11.3% TBSA, with a mean full-thickness burn size of 0.6% TBSA; children sustained larger full-thickness burns.
    • Most admissions were for burns to the face, neck, and trunk; five patients required intensive care, and ten needed skin grafting.

    Conclusions:

    • Automobile radiator scald burns represent a preventable injury that continues to affect a significant patient population.
    • Male patients, particularly children, are at higher risk for severe radiator burns.
    • Improved public awareness and preventative measures are crucial to reduce the incidence of these injuries.