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Epidemiology And Risk Factors For Death Of Pediatric Burns In A Developing Country. An Experience From The National

N N Lam1,2, N T Hung1, N M Duc1

  • 1National Burn Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters
|November 8, 2021
PubMed

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Pediatric burn patients in Vietnam, primarily preschoolers, often sustained scald injuries. Burn extent and inhalation injury were key predictors of mortality in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Burn Care
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Pediatric burns represent a significant health concern, particularly in developing nations.
  • Understanding burn characteristics and mortality predictors is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate burn features in Vietnamese pediatric patients.
  • To identify factors predicting mortality in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of pediatric burn patient data.
  • Multivariate logistic regression to determine independent risk factors for death.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric burns constituted 48.1% of admissions; scalds were most common (76.2%).
  • Burn extent and inhalation injury were independent predictors of mortality (OR=1.08 and OR=8.67, respectively).
  • Higher deep burn incidence observed in preschoolers, rural residents, and non-scald burns.

Conclusions:

  • Burn extent and inhalation injury significantly increase mortality risk in pediatric burn patients.
  • Targeted prevention and treatment strategies are needed, especially for vulnerable groups.
  • Findings highlight the need for public health policies addressing pediatric burn injuries in developing countries.

Keywords:
outcomepediatric burnrisk factors for death

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