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Burns in older patients

H Slater, J C Gaisford

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |February 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Elderly burn patients face a high mortality rate (63%) at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. However, survivors show good rehabilitation outcomes, highlighting the need for enhanced elder safety programs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Burn Medicine
    • Trauma Surgery

    Background:

    • Elderly individuals (65+) represent an increasing percentage of burn victims.
    • A significant mortality rate of 63% was observed in this demographic over six years.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the outcomes of burn injuries in elderly patients.
    • To identify factors influencing survival and rehabilitation in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 108 elderly burn patients admitted over six years.
    • Analysis of mortality, burn severity, comorbidities, treatment, and rehabilitation outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Mortality rate was 63% (68 deaths, 40 survivors).

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  • Higher mortality correlated with larger burn surface area (44.8% vs. 16.7%) and pre-existing heart/lung disease.
  • 90% of survivors returned home post-treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Elderly burn patients have a high mortality rate, but rehabilitation outcomes for survivors are encouraging.
    • Preventative safety measures for the elderly are crucial to reduce burn injuries.