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Self-inflicted burns

V Squyres1, E J Law, J M Still

  • 1Humana Burn Center, Augusta, Georgia.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Self-inflicted burns are severe, often involving flammable liquids and inhalation injuries. A majority of patients had substance abuse or psychiatric disorders, with many seeking to escape emotional pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Burn Injury Research
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Psychiatric Epidemiology

Background:

  • Intentionally self-inflicted burns represent a severe form of self-harm.
  • These injuries often require extensive medical intervention and have significant mortality rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics of patients admitted for intentionally self-inflicted burns.
  • To identify common methods, associated substance abuse, and psychiatric comorbidities in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 17 patients admitted over a 3-year period.
  • Data collection included burn severity, injury type, methods used, substance abuse, and psychiatric diagnoses (DSM-III-R).

Main Results:

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  • Mean total body surface area burn was 29.5%; 59% sustained inhalation injury.
  • Flammable liquids (59%), often gasoline, were the most common ignition source.
  • 59% were current substance abusers (80% alcohol); 53% had psychiatric abnormalities (44% schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders).
  • 41% expressed suicidal intent; 41% attempted to escape emotional pain.

    • Conclusions:

    • Intentionally self-inflicted burns are associated with high rates of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders.
    • Understanding these factors is crucial for targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
    • The use of flammable liquids highlights the need for public safety measures.