Abstract
BackgroundManagement of firework-related injuries is costly for the patient, society, and government.ObjectivesEvaluating effective factors yielding to such injuries may lead to better management of patients and decreased costs and morbidities.Patients and MaterialsThis retrospective cross-sectional study was performed on burn patients referred to Shahid Motahari Burns Hospital on Charshanbeh Soori day festival during the period extending from March 2000 to March 2011 (11 days in an 11-year period). Demographic data, causes of burn injury, severity, and affected body parts were recorded. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.ResultsThere were164 patients in the study with a mean age of 18.34 ± 9.31 years; 87% (145/164) were male. Homemade grenades were the most frequent cause of injury. Hand injury was reported in 56% (92/164) of the cases. Amputation was executed in 7 (4.3%) cases, and 6 (3.7%) patients died due to severe burn injuries and facial damage.ConclusionsFireworks- related injuries during Charshanbeh Soori ceremony causes significant morbidities and damage to different body parts (especially upper limbs and face), and some of these injuries will lead to life time disabilities, amputations, and even death. As most of the injured patients are young teenagers and children, special consideration must be taken into account to prevent long term morbidities.
Highlights
Management of firework-related injuries is costly for the patient, society, and government
Reports indicate that too many victims, especially children and young adults are injured by various types of FW
This retrospective cross-sectional study was performed on patients who were admitted to Shahid Motahari Burns Hospital on the last Wednesday of the year Festival (Charshanbeh Soori) during the period extending from March 2000 to March 2011 (11 year period)
Summary
Management of firework-related injuries is costly for the patient, society, and government. Conclusions: Fireworks- related injuries during Charshanbeh Soori ceremony causes significant morbidities and damage to different body parts (especially upper limbs and face), and some of these injuries will lead to life time disabilities, amputations, and even death. Festivals and celebrations are held in most countries worldwide each year In these special occasions, people usually use fireworks (FW) for entertainment and enjoyment which sometimes may lead to a series of unfortunate events. The last Wednesday of the Persian year is known as “Charshanbeh Soori” and is celebrated each year It is a traditional festival which dates back to ancient times and is held at the last Tuesday night of the year (based on the Persian calendar).
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