Abstract
PurposeOur objective was to determine the risk factors for inpatient admission of pediatric burn patients.Materials & methodsThis cross-sectional study uses data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Kids' Inpatient Database (HCUP KID) for the years of 2003, 2006, 2009, and 2012 to estimate the risk factors for inpatient admission for pediatric patients who sustained a burn injury. Patients who sustained a burn between the ages of 1 and 18 years were included.ResultsA total of 43,453 patients met inclusion criteria. Of those, 42.3% were Caucasian, 20.1% were African American, and 19.3% were Hispanic. Males comprised 63.5% of the studied population. The month of July was associated with a 31.8% increased chance (p=.011) of being admitted to hospital for a pediatric burn. It was found that patients being admitted had a 32.2% increased chance (p=.002) of a fluid and electrolyte abnormality and a 61.0% increased chance (p=.027) of drug abuse. ConclusionsPediatric burn patients are more likely to be admitted to the hospital having a fluid and electrolyte abnormality, having a drug abuse status, and/or during the month of July.
Highlights
In the United States, burn injuries affect a million children annually [1]
The month of July was associated with a 31.8% increased chance (p=.011) of being admitted to hospital for a pediatric burn
It was found that patients being admitted had a 32.2% increased chance (p=.002) of a fluid and electrolyte abnormality and a 61.0% increased chance (p=.027) of drug abuse
Summary
In the United States, burn injuries affect a million children annually [1]. The cost of pediatric burn-associated hospitalizations and the total cost of burn-associated expenditure are estimated at around $211,772,700 and $2.1 billion, respectively [2,3]. Up to 91.3% of burn injuries are accidental; these cases may potentially be prevented by active strategies, such as educating at-risk populations on behavioral changes and environmental control, and passive strategies, such as installing safety devices [4]. Categorizing risk factors for burns may aid in. How to cite this article To A, Puckett Y (May 06, 2016) Risk Factors for Inpatient Hospital Admission in Pediatric Burn Patients.
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