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Pediatric burns in Mosul: an epidemiological study.
S M Al-Zacko1, H G Zubeer2, A S Mohammad3
1Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Mosul, Iraq.
Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters
|July 15, 2015
Summary
Pediatric burn patients in Mosul, Iraq, experienced a high case fatality rate of 16.75%, with scalds being the most common injury. Flame burns were significantly more fatal than scalds, highlighting the need for home safety education.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Public Health
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Pediatric burns represent a significant public health concern globally.
- Understanding the epidemiology and outcomes of pediatric burns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the characteristics and case fatality rate of pediatric burns in Mosul, Iraq.
- To identify risk factors associated with mortality in pediatric burn patients.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2011 to March 2012.
- Data were collected from pediatric burn patients (≤14 years) admitted to Al-Jamhoori Teaching Hospital.
- Analysis included burn type, total body surface area (TBSA) burned, age, and mortality.
Main Results:
- Of 459 admissions, 209 (45.53%) were pediatric patients with a mean age of 4.73 years.
- Scalds were the most common burn type (occurring in domestic settings), followed by flame burns.
- The overall case fatality rate was 16.75%, with higher mortality in patients with >40% TBSA burns.
- Flame burns (35.35% fatality) were significantly more fatal than scalds (12.05% fatality).
Conclusions:
- Pediatric burns in Mosul have a high case fatality rate, particularly those caused by flames.
- Burn prevention efforts should target domestic safety improvements and parental education.
- Age group 2-4 years and extensive TBSA involvement were associated with increased mortality.
