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Burns during pregnancy.

S Srivastava1, R L Bang

  • 1Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, IBN Sina Hospital, Kuwait.

Burns, Including Thermal Injury
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
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Severe burns during pregnancy (over 30% body surface area) often lead to fetal complications like abortion or death, especially in later trimesters. Early pregnancy termination may improve outcomes for critical burn cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics
  • Burn Management
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Pregnancy carries unique risks for burn patients.
  • Severe burns during gestation can impact both maternal and fetal health.
  • Understanding these risks is crucial for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the outcomes of burn injuries during pregnancy.
  • To identify complications associated with varying burn severities.
  • To assess the impact of gestational trimester on prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis.
  • Review of eight burn cases in pregnant women over three years.
  • Correlation of burn severity (body surface area) with pregnancy outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Burns exceeding 30% body surface area (BSA) were associated with high rates of abortion, premature labor, and intrauterine fetal death.
  • Fetal survival was rare in cases with burns over 50% BSA.
  • Most complications occurred within the first week post-burn.
  • Prognosis for second and third trimesters with >50% BSA burns was poor without rapid pregnancy termination.

Conclusions:

  • Severe burns in pregnancy pose significant risks to fetal survival.
  • The timing of intervention, including pregnancy termination, is critical for managing severe maternal burns.
  • Close monitoring and prompt management are essential for pregnant burn victims.