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Exhaust system burn injuries in children
Kathryn J Nelson1, Elizabeth A Beierle
1Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, PO Box 100286, Gainesville, FL 32610-0286, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|April 27, 2005
Summary
Pediatric burn injuries from motorized vehicle exhaust systems are a significant concern, often requiring surgery. Healthcare providers should be vigilant for these serious, full-thickness burns in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Burn Injury Research
- Trauma Care
Background:
- Observed pediatric burn injuries linked to recreational vehicle exhaust systems.
- Recognized a need to document incidence across various motorized vehicles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the incidence of pediatric burn injuries.
- To analyze burns sustained from motorized vehicle exhaust systems.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review over 10 years.
- Included all pediatric patients admitted with exhaust system burns.
Main Results:
- 23 children (18 boys, median age 7) were included.
- All-terrain vehicles caused most injuries (7/23).
- Burns were small (5%) but often full-thickness (2/3), requiring extensive surgical intervention (21/23).
Conclusions:
- Exhaust system burns in children are not rare and are often severe.
- Early surgical consultation is recommended for pediatric exhaust system burns.