Chinese expert consensus on the Management of Pediatric Deep Partial-Thickness Burn Wounds (2023 edition)

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Burn Management
• Wound Healing Research
• Clinical Consensus Development

Background:

• Burns are a significant cause of accidental injury in children in China.
• Pediatric deep partial-thickness burn wound management presents unique challenges due to growth and repair needs.
• Existing treatment options and controversies necessitate expert consensus.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish expert consensus on key aspects of pediatric deep partial-thickness thermal burn wound management in China.
• To provide guiding recommendations for clinicians treating pediatric burn patients.
• To address definition, diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatments, wound dressings, growth factors, infection control, and scar management.

Main Methods:

• Convening a committee of experts from relevant fields in China.
• Developing consensus points through expert deliberation.
• Focusing on thermal-induced deep partial-thickness burn wounds in pediatric patients.

Main Results:

• The consensus covers critical areas including diagnosis and classification of pediatric burns.
• Recommendations address both surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities.
• Guidance is provided on wound dressing selection, growth factor use, infection management, and scar prevention/treatment.

Conclusions:

• The developed Expert Consensus offers practical recommendations for pediatric deep partial-thickness burn wound care.
• It aims to standardize and improve the management of these injuries in China.
• The consensus serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals involved in pediatric burn treatment.