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Paediatric burns in sulaimani, iraq
1Division of Plastic, Reconstruction and Cosmetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Iraq.
Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters
|October 13, 2011
Summary
Paediatric burns are common, with scalds being the most frequent type. Most injuries occur at home, particularly during meal times, and affect the trunk, with a significant mortality rate observed.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Burn Injury Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Burns represent a significant health concern for children, impacting their physical and psychological well-being.
- Understanding the characteristics of pediatric burn injuries is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of burn injuries in children.
- To identify common causes, injury patterns, and outcomes of pediatric burns.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of pediatric burn victims (aged 12 years and under) hospitalized between July 2001 and August 2005.
- Data collected on patient demographics, burn type, injury location, circumstances, seasonality, surgical interventions, and mortality.
- Patients categorized into three age groups: 0-12 months, 1-6 years, and 7-12 years.
Main Results:
- A total of 3550 pediatric burn cases were analyzed, representing 44% of all burn victims.
- Scald burns (79.4%) were the predominant injury type, with most incidents occurring at home (74.7%) during meal times.
- The trunk was the most affected body area (78.6%), and 411 in-hospital deaths (11.5%) were recorded over the study period.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric burns, predominantly scalds, are a major cause of injury and mortality in children.
- Home environment and meal times are critical periods for burn prevention efforts.
- Further research and targeted interventions are needed to reduce the burden of pediatric burns.
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