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Treatment algorithm in 960 pediatric burn cases: A review of etiology and epidemiology
1Veli Avci, MD. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Yuzuncu Yil University, Medical Faculty, Van, Turkey.
Insights
Pediatric burn injuries are a significant concern, often caused by hot liquids and requiring extended hospital stays. Implementing a standardized treatment algorithm can improve outcomes for young burn patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Burn Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Burn injuries represent a major life threat globally, particularly in developing nations.
- Pediatric burn cases require specific attention due to unique vulnerabilities and treatment needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the demographic characteristics of pediatric burn patients.
- To evaluate the treatment modalities employed for pediatric burn cases.
- To identify key factors influencing outcomes in pediatric burn injuries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 960 pediatric patients (0-16 years) admitted between 2015-2016.
- Data collected included sex, age, etiology, burn percentage, degree, hospitalization duration, and mortality/morbidity.
- Evaluation of implemented treatment methods.
Main Results:
- The study included 512 males and 448 females, with the highest incidence in the 2-4 year age group.
- Extremity burns were most common, primarily caused by hot liquids.
- Mean hospitalization duration was 10±6.7 days, with significant morbidity and mortality observed.
Conclusions:
- Burn injuries in children constitute a critical emergency demanding focused prevention strategies.
- Long hospitalization periods, adverse morbidity/mortality rates, and high treatment costs underscore the severity.
- A standardized, easily applicable treatment algorithm is recommended to enhance patient outcomes.
Objective:
Burn injuries are one of the most significant threats to life in both undeveloped and developing countries. In this study, we evaluate the demographic characteristics and treatment methods in pediatric burn cases admitted to our clinic.
Methods:
A total of 960 patients aged 0-16 years old who were referred to our center with burn injuries between 2015 and 2016 were analyzed in terms of sex, age, etiology, epidemiology, burn percentage, the degree of burn, hospitalization duration, morbidity-mortality, and treatment methods.
Results:
In the present study, 512 male and 448 female patients were included. Burns were seen mostly among the patients aged 2-4, and the majority of them were extremity burns. The mean hospitalization duration was 10±6.7 days, and the most common source of burn injury was from hot liquids.
Conclusion:
Burn injuries are a pediatric emergency that needs to be emphasized to reduce occurrences due to the long hospitalization period, the unfavorable mortality and morbidity rates, and increased treatment costs. It is possible to obtain more positive results by way of a standard and easily applicable treatment algorithm in cases of burn injury.
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