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Patterns of burns and scalds in children

A M Kemp1, S Jones, Z Lawson

  • 1Early Years Research Programme, Institute of Primary Care and Public Health, Cardiff University, , Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|February 5, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Childhood scalds from hot beverages and contact burns from household items like irons are common. Prevention efforts should focus on infants and toddlers to reduce these injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Burn Injury Prevention
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood burns and scalds are significant public health concerns requiring targeted prevention strategies.
  • Understanding injury mechanisms and agents is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize childhood burns and scalds, including their mechanisms and agents.
  • To inform the development of targeted prevention strategies for unintentional burn injuries in children.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, multicentered, cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • Data were collected from children under 16 years presenting to Emergency Departments (ED) and specialized burns units.
  • Information gathered included injury site, severity, agent, mechanism, and patient demographics.

Main Results:

  • Scalds accounted for 58% of injuries, with hot beverages being the most common agent in young children (<5 years).
  • Contact burns were frequently caused by touching hot items like hair straighteners and oven hobs, with hands being the most affected site.
  • Young children (<5 years) were most affected, often by pull-down scald injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Infants and toddlers are particularly vulnerable to scalds from hot beverages and contact burns from common household appliances.
  • Targeted prevention programs focusing on these high-risk scenarios are essential for reducing childhood burn injuries.
Abstract

Keywords:
Accident & EmergencyAdolescent HealthEpidemiologyInjury Prevention

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