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Grill-Related Burn Injuries: A Matched Cohort Study
Deborah Choe1, Michael Cooper2, Miki Roberts3
1Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
Summary
Middle-aged males who are intoxicated are more likely to suffer preventable burn injuries from grilling. Prevention strategies should target this demographic, focusing on safe practices and protective gear.
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Burn research
- Public health
Background:
- Barbecuing is a common activity associated with significant burn injuries.
- Unsafe practices during grilling contribute to preventable trauma.
- Characterizing grill-related burns is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the demographics, injury patterns, and outcomes of patients with grill-related burns.
- To identify risk factors and patient characteristics associated with these injuries.
- To inform the development of effective burn prevention measures for grilling.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of patients admitted to a metropolitan burn center (2017-2023).
- Inclusion criteria defined a 'Grill Cohort'.
- Matched Grill Cohort patients with controls based on mBaux score and burn location.
Main Results:
- 69 patients (2.9%) comprised the Grill Cohort; 79.7% were male, average age 41.7 years.
- Substance use was prevalent: 36.2% blood alcohol, 11.6% amphetamines, 7.2% cocaine.
- Burns predominantly affected upper extremities (88.4%), head/neck (62.3%), and lower extremities (49.3%).
- Grill Cohort patients were less likely to be undomiciled or have a history of mental illness compared to controls.
- Grill-related burns showed a higher proportion of flash/flame injuries.
Conclusions:
- Middle-aged, domiciled males without psychiatric comorbidities are at higher risk for preventable grilling errors.
- Prevention efforts should focus on educating this demographic about risks associated with intoxication and improper equipment handling.
- Emphasis on protective gear for upper extremities and head/neck is recommended.
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