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[Scalding injuries in children]

T H Sørensen1, H Vindenes

  • 1Brannskadeavsnittet, Haukeland sykehus, Bergen.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|May 30, 1993
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Pediatric scalds, primarily affecting children under five, occurred at home due to hot liquids. Prevention education and limiting hot tap water temperature are crucial for reducing these burn injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric burn care
  • Public health interventions
  • Injury prevention

Context:

  • Hospitalized pediatric burn patients (1989-1991)
  • Focus on scald injuries in children under five
  • Home environment as the primary injury location

Purpose:

  • Analyze the epidemiology of pediatric scalds
  • Identify common causes and immediate treatments
  • Recommend prevention strategies and policy changes

Summary:

  • 88 children hospitalized for burns, 60 with scalds (57 under five)
  • Causes: hot tap water, tea, coffee, boiling water; 60% received cold water first aid
  • Half required no surgery, with hospital stays ranging from 1 to 61 days

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Impact:

  • Need for public education on burn/scald prevention and first aid via healthcare centers, media
  • Consideration of legislation to limit hot tap water temperature to 60°C
  • Advocacy by health professionals to policymakers for scald prevention measures