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Burns in elderly patients

C Banerjee1

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Calcutta.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
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Elderly patients with burns face significantly higher mortality rates. This is likely due to pre-existing health issues and age-related decline, with limited success from current surgical interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Burn Surgery
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Burns are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity.
  • Elderly patients often present with comorbidities that complicate burn management.
  • Limited data exists on burn outcomes specifically in the elderly population in certain regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the outcomes of burn admissions in elderly patients (60 years and above).
  • To identify factors contributing to mortality in this demographic.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical interventions in elderly burn patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of burn unit admissions over a 5-year period (1985-1990).
  • Inclusion of all patients treated, with a specific focus on those aged 60 years and above.

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  • Analysis of treatment modalities, including conservative surgery and early excision and grafting.

    • Main Results:

    • Out of 1980 total admissions, 84 patients were 60 years or older.
    • Mortality rate was substantially higher in the elderly burn patient group.
    • Conservative surgery was the primary approach; early excision and grafting yielded discouraging results in this cohort.

    Conclusions:

    • Advanced age is associated with increased mortality following burns.
    • Pre-existing medical conditions and physiological changes due to aging contribute to poor outcomes.
    • Current surgical strategies, including early aggressive surgical management, may not be as effective in elderly burn patients, necessitating further research into tailored treatment protocols.