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Childhood burns in camping and outdoor cooking accidents: a focus for prevention

R L Sheridan1, M E Hoey, W M Daley

  • 1Shriners Burns Institute, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1997
PubMed

Insights

Serious burns in children from camping and outdoor cooking incidents are rising. A 5-year review of 34 pediatric cases highlights common injury mechanisms and the need for targeted prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric burn injuries
  • Campfire and outdoor cooking safety
  • Injury prevention in children

Background:

  • Increasing incidence of severe burns in children linked to camping and outdoor cooking activities.
  • Pediatric burn injuries pose significant health risks, necessitating a review of causative factors.
  • Outdoor recreational activities, while beneficial, carry inherent risks of thermal injury for children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review pediatric burn cases over a 5-year period.
  • To identify common mechanisms of injury related to camping and outdoor cooking.
  • To inform the development of targeted prevention programs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 34 pediatric burn cases over five years.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, burn size, and injury mechanisms.
  • Analysis of inpatient and outpatient treatment data.

Main Results:

  • 34 children (21 boys, 13 girls) with an average age of 5.2 years were treated.
  • Average burn size was 15%, with a range of 1% to 98%.
  • One fatality (3%) occurred; common mechanisms included falls into fire pits, flammable misuse, and contact with hot surfaces.

Conclusions:

  • Camping and outdoor cooking present significant burn risks for children.
  • Diverse injury mechanisms underscore the need for comprehensive safety education.
  • A directed prevention program has been initiated with regional park systems to mitigate these risks.

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