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Cement burns and their treatment
L Feldberg1, P J Regan, A H Roberts
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK.
Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|February 1, 1992
Summary
Cement burns are an uncommon but serious injury. This study found that 75% of patients required surgery, and many emergency officers lacked knowledge about treating these severe skin burns.
Area of Science:
- Burns Treatment
- Dermatology
- Trauma Care
Background:
- Cement burns are a potentially serious injury.
- This study reviews cases from a specific hospital unit.
- The incidence of cement burns among adult patients is analyzed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe cement burn cases treated at Stoke Mandeville Hospital Burns Unit.
- To assess the knowledge gaps among accident and emergency officers regarding cement burns.
- To advocate for increased awareness and education on this injury.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 20 cement burn patient cases (1981-1989).
- Analysis of treatment, including surgical intervention for full-thickness burns.
- Questionnaire survey distributed to accident and emergency officers within the hospital's catchment area.
Main Results:
- Twenty patients with cement burns were treated, constituting 1.8% of adult patients.
- Fifteen patients (75%) underwent surgery for full-thickness skin burns.
- Survey revealed significant knowledge deficits among emergency personnel regarding cement burns.
Conclusions:
- Cement burns are an uncommon but severe injury requiring specialized care.
- There is a critical need to improve the understanding and management of cement burns among healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced publicity and education are recommended to address this public health issue.