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Severity and Clinical Outcomes of Pediatric Burns-A Comprehensive Analysis of Influencing Factors
Alexandra Toma1,2, Dragoș Voicu1,2, Constantin Popazu1,2
1Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galați, 800201 Galați, Romania.
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Pediatric burn severity is influenced by factors like rural residence, male gender, flame burns, and socioeconomic status. Understanding these predictors is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies and improving care for child burn victims.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Public Health
- Burn Injury Research
Background:
- Pediatric burn injuries pose a significant public health challenge.
- These injuries can lead to severe physical and psychological consequences for children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the demographic and environmental determinants of pediatric burn severity.
- To identify significant predictors influencing the outcomes of pediatric burn cases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 1498 pediatric burn cases from January 2015 to December 2020.
- Analysis included patient demographics, burn types, and clinical outcomes.
- Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify predictors of severe burn outcomes.
Main Results:
- The most common burn types were scalds (45%), flame burns (30%), and contact burns (15%).
- Severe burn outcomes (TBSA > 20%) were predicted by rural residence, male gender, flame burns, and lower socioeconomic status.
- The overall mortality rate was 2.5%, increasing significantly with TBSA > 40%.
Conclusions:
- Key factors influencing pediatric burn severity include demographic and environmental elements.
- Findings underscore the need for targeted prevention strategies for child burn injuries.
- Improved access to specialized burn care is essential for better patient outcomes.
Abstract:
(1) Background: Burn injuries in children present a significant public health concern due to their potential for severe physical and psychological impact. (2) Methods: This study investigates the determinants of pediatric burn severity by analyzing the interplay of demographic and environmental factors. Through a retrospective analysis of pediatric burn cases over five years, encompassing patient demographics, burn causative agents, and clinical outcomes, this research aims to identify significant predictors of burn severity. (3) Results: This study presents a comprehensive analysis of pediatric burn injuries, focusing on the severity, clinical outcomes, and multifactorial aspects influencing recovery. We reviewed 1498 pediatric burn cases from January 2015 to December 2020. The mean age of patients was 5.8 years, with a slight male predominance (54%). Scalds (45%), flame burns (30%), and contact burns (15%) were the most common burn types. Our findings indicate significant differences in burn severity based on TBSA, with 32.5% of cases having TBSA greater than 20%. Multivariate logistic regression identified rural residence, male gender, flame burns, and lower socioeconomic status as significant predictors of severe burn outcomes. The overall mortality rate was 2.5%, with higher rates among patients with TBSA greater than 40%. These results highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies and improved access to specialized burn care. (4) Conclusions: Understanding these factors can inform targeted prevention strategies and improve treatment protocols.
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