An analysis of childhood burns in Kuwait
1992; Elsevier BV; Volume: 18; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0305-4179(92)90074-5
ISSN1879-1409
AutoresA.-R.A. Lari, R.L. Bang, Mohammed Ebrahim, H. Dashti,
Tópico(s)Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
ResumoA prospective study of 394 burned children (in-patients) up to the age of 12 years old was carried out for the period from January 1984 to December 1986. They were categorized into three age groups, the infants and toddlers 0-2 years, early childhood 3-6 years and late childhood 7-12 years. In the first two groups scalding was the predominant cause of injury, while in late childhood there were many more flame burns. Ninety-five per cent of the accidents occurred at home and the majority happened in the presence of parents. The presence of parents was not a deterrent to the accident but ensured speedy transport to the hospital. In our review 3 per cent of patients sustained more than 50 per cent BSA burns, there were 12 deaths with a mortality rate of 3 per cent. An intense campaign to make parents aware of the risk factors and their avoidance is required to reduce the number of burn accidents.
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