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Jul 19, 2022 · The GBR demonstrates that the pediatric burn trends observed are consistent with prior smaller, single-center studies that reported young children aged <5 years are the most frequently burned , and scald injuries are the most common type of pediatric burn followed by flame burns, particularly in adolescents (1, 22, 23). Current GBR data shows that over half of pediatric patients sustain major ...
- Update on the management of burns in paediatrics - PMC
Burns injuries in children are common. They are the fifth...
- Update on the management of burns in paediatrics - PMC
Nov 18, 2023 · Pediatric burns, a significant global health concern, often lead to severe morbidity, considerable health care expenses, and profound psychosocial implications. This systematic review aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of the epidemiology, outcomes, and management of pediatric burns presenting to emergency departments.
- 10.7759/cureus.49012
- 2023/11
- Cureus. 2023 Nov; 15(11): e49012.
Jan 28, 2020 · Burns injuries in children are common. They are the fifth most common presentation of non-fatal childhood injuries worldwide (WHO). 1 An estimated 37,700 children per year attend emergency departments in England and Wales. Approximately 6,600 (17.5% of all trauma cases) are admitted for burns management. 2 The majority of admissions result from ...
- A. Suman, J. Owen
- 10.1016/j.bjae.2019.12.002
- 2020
- BJA Educ. 2020 Mar; 20(3): 103-110.
Burn injuries are a serious global public health concern with significant worldwide mortality and morbidity rates. Burns are among the most devastating of all injuries, with outcomes ranging from physical impairment and disability to emotional and mental consequences. Paediatric burns requiring treatment often incur significant health and opportunity costs, and frequently result in death or ...
- Şeref Istek
- 2015
Paediatric burns are an important cause of childhood morbidity, often resulting in scarring and appearance change along with loss of function. The psychological impact is often long-lasting for both child and family. Fifty thousand children with burns require admission to emergency departments in the UK each year.
- Amber Elizabeth Young
- 2004
The type and cause of paediatric burns are related to the age and developmental stage of the child. Young children are most likely to incur a burn injury: 70% paediatric burns occur in <5 year old children. Infants have the highest death rates.
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The most frequent mechanism of injury in children is scald, followed by contact burns (high resource countries) or flame burns (low resource countries). There is a significant economic burden for treating burns, with UK costs being £1850 for a typical small paediatric burn and more than £60,000 for major paediatric burns.
