Burns in Israel: Etiologic, Demographic, and Clinical trends-A 9-Year Updated Comprehensive Study, 2004-2010 versus...

Area of Science:

• Trauma Surgery
• Burn Epidemiology
• Public Health

Background:

• The Israeli National Trauma Registry (INTR) provides a comprehensive dataset for analyzing burn injury trends.
• Understanding demographic and etiological patterns is crucial for targeted prevention and treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze etiological, demographic, and clinical trends in burn admissions in Israel from 2011 to 2019.
• To compare these trends with data from 2004 to 2010.
• To identify key predictors of mortality and length of stay.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of Israeli National Trauma Registry (INTR) data.
• Inclusion of all admissions to burn and trauma centers across Israel from 2011 to 2019.
• Comparison with data from 2004 to 2010.

Main Results:

• 5,710 patients admitted to burn centers between 2011-2019.
• Highest incidence in infants (0-1 years), non-Jews, and males.
• Most burns involved 1-9% total body surface area (TBSA); scalds were less fatal than fire/flame burns.
• Full-thickness burns >30% TBSA significantly increased mortality risk (>200x) and prolonged hospital stay (>7 days).

Conclusions:

• Infants, non-Jews, and males remain high-risk groups for burn injuries in Israel.
• Burn severity (TBSA) and depth are critical determinants of patient outcomes, including mortality and length of hospitalization.
• Targeted interventions focusing on these demographics and burn characteristics are warranted.