Epidemiology Of Burn Injuries Research Articles

Epidemiology of Burn Injuries Among Adult Females in Southern Iran; A Retrospective Study from 2007 to 2022.

Burn-by flame, flush, scald, electrical, and chemical types-accounts for 5%-12% of trauma injuries worldwide. In Iranian studies, females were the main victims of domestic burns with higher mortality and frequencies. This retrospective study evaluates the epidemiology and etiology of burn injuries in females aged 25-64 years between October 2007 and May 2022 in southern Iran. Demographics and burn etiology information were collected by questionnaires at admission. Univariate and multivariate regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between variables and burn mortality. Pearson's Chi-Square and One-way ANOVA tests were utilized to compare different burn etiologies. Of 3212 females with burn injuries, 1499 (46.6%) were included with a mean age of 38.5 ± 10.8 years. Flame (59.7%) and flush (28.9%) were significantly the most common injuries mechanism. Burn was most common in rural areas (53.9%) and indoor settings (62.1%) (P-value < .001). 77.9% of the population were under-diploma (P-value < .001), and 3.5% were divorced with higher burn-suicide attempts. The mean Total Body Surface Area (TBSA%) was 41.1 ± 28.3%, and the mean Length of Stay (LOS) was 14.5 ± 13.2 days with a 39.1% mortality rate. With univariate and multivariate analysis, TBSA%, indoor places, flame, flush, and urban living were risk factors for burn mortality. Briefly, flame in indoor settings is the most common type of burn injury affecting adult females with lower educational levels living in rural areas. Such epidemiological studies of burns in adult females may be helpful for health policymakers to develop burn prevention programs.

The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Acute Burn Admissions at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

The coronavirus disease and the subsequent pandemic that followed drastically changed human civilization with disruptive effects on health and overall wellbeing of mankind. This disruptive effect has been shown to include changes in epidemiology of burn injuries. This study therefore aimed to determine the impact of covid-19 on acute burn presentation at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. This was a retrospective study carried out between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2021. The period was divided into two: April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 and April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Data obtained from the burn unit registry were analyzed using the Scientific Package For Social Sciences version 25. The only statistically significant finding from this study was the marked reduction in burn ICU admission during the pandemic (P < 0.001). A total of 144 patients presented to the burn intensive care unit at UCH, Ibadan during the period under review with 92 patients in the prepandemic year, and 52 patients in the pandemic year. Patient group from 0- to 9-year-olds representing 42% in prepandemic, and 30.8% in the pandemic period was the most affected age group. Scald was predominantly among the pediatric age group in both groups. Males were more likely to suffer flame burn in both study periods with a near gender equilibration during the pandemic. Burn injury during the pandemic resulted in more total body surface area burned. The lockdown effect of the pandemic resulted in a significant reduction in acute burn admissions at the UCH, Ibadan.

Epidemiology of Burn Injury in the Southern Border Provinces of Thailand

Objective: This study aimed to investigate burns, from any situation, and the treatment in the Burn Center of Yala Hospital. Material and Methods: This research was a retrospective study in the Burn Center of Yala Hospital; from April 1, 2019 to May 31, 2021. Results: Enrollment consisted of 161 burn patients (male 65.8%, female 34.2%). Most burns in children were scalds (67.3%); whereas, in adults and the elderly they were flame burns (51.0% in adults and 66.7% in the elderly) (p-value&lt;0.001), which were usually &lt;20% of total body surface area (p-value&lt;0.001). Most burns were superficial second degree burns. Patients in all age groups required surgical intervention (p-value=0.003). The median length of hospital stay was approximately seven days (IQR4-17); however, the elderly required intensive care more often than other age groups (p-value=0.003). All enrolled cases survived. Conclusion: The most common cause of burns in adults and the elderly was burning from flames, while burns from scalds occurred most in children. Burns in the elderly were more severe, and required admission to the intensive care unit more than any other age group.

Etiology, Pathogenesis and Outcomes of Patients Treated at the Burn Center of N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine

Background We identified patients treated at our Burn Center over a 14-year period.Material and methods The following data were studied: the annual and total number of patients, the number of patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Burn Unit (BU), gender and age of the patients, the epidemiology of burn injury, percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) burned, percentage of inhalation injury, percentage of full thickness burns, mortality.Results It was revealed that the annual number of patients averaged 730 (692; 747). The proportion of those hospitalized to the ICU was 35–49%, and 51–65% to the BU. These figures did not differ significantly (all p&gt;0.05; Fisher exact test [FET]). The male to female ratio was 2.3-1.6:1. The age of the patients increased from 44 (31; 59) to 48 (33; 62) years (p=0.003; M–W test). The percentage of the etiological factors changed: flame burns accounted for 60% of cases in 2006 and 34% of cases in 2019 (p&lt;0.001; FET). The number of patients with scalds increased from 18% in 2006 to 33% in 2019 (p=0.023; FET). The proportion of patients with inhalation injury without burns did not exceed 15% for the entire study period. Median burn area among all hospitalized decreased by almost twice from 2006 to 2019: total area from 12% to 7% TBSA (p&lt;0.001; M–W test); superficial, from 10 to 6% TBSA (p&lt;0.001; M–W); deep burns, from 9 to 3% TBSA (p&lt;0.001; M–W). In patients in the ICU, the median of the total burned area was 20–25% TBSA, the area of superficial burns prevailed without a statistically significant difference between 2006 and 2019. (p=0.285; M–W test). The median area of deep burns gradually decreased by more than twice: from 15% TBSA in 2006 to 7% TBSA in 2019 (p&lt;0.001; M–W test). For the period from 2006 to 2019 overall mortality in the burn center decreased from 16.7% to 7.4% due to a 2.4-fold decrease of mortality from 16.3% to 6.9% in the ICU (p&lt;0.001; FET). In the BU, for the entire period it was 0.4-1.6%. In 2019, the highest mortality of 27% was observed in combined burns and inhalation injury (InI) followed by InI without burns (13.6%), and then came electrical injury (11.8%).Conclusion For 14 years, mortality has decreased by more than twice. The highest number of deaths was observed among patients with skin burns and InI, InI without burns and electrical injury. Annual number of admissions in ICU and BU, gender ratio remained steady. The median area of total burns decreased by 2-3 times, the median area of deep burns in patients in the ICU decreased by 2 times. The median age of burn patients increased by 4 years and began to refer to the middle age group according to the WHO classification.

Geriatric Burn Injuries: Prevalence, Management and Clinical Outcome

Burns are a significant public health issue that result in more than 180 000 fatalities annually. For specialized burn care, the geriatric burn population is a sensitive and usually challenging group. Despite the fact that all age groups have shown advances in burn care, geriatrics still have worse survival rates. Burn severity, treatment, and outcomes are impacted in geriatrics because of the physiological differences between them and younger adult burn patients. The atrophic skin of the elderly results in deeper burns, or a higher ratio of full-thickness total body surface area compared to younger patients, but it also hinders the healing of both donor sites and burns. The purpose of this research is to review the available information about geriatric burn injuries: prevalence, management and clinical outcome. Elderly people are more susceptible to complications such pneumonia, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary edema. The morbidity and mortality seen in geriatric burn patients are also attributed to altered immunological and inflammatory response driven by age leading to increased hospital stays and more severe complications. Management of geriatric burn patients involves two concepts. the revolutionary theory of eschar excision and wound closure within the first week of hospitalization, and the conventional strategy of reducing physiologic stress by delaying surgery in the early post-burn stage while the development of effective fluid resuscitation protocols, which has most significantly boosted patient survival, is one of the pillars of modern burn care. The epidemiology of burn injuries in geriatrics is quite variable and demands further research.

The epidemiology of burn injury among children during COVID-19 19 pandemic and WFH policy in Malang, East Java, Indonesia

Work from home (WFH) mandate is one of the major changes known during this pandemic, aimed as a preventive way to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This study aimed to observe the characteristics of pediatric burn injury during COVID-19 pandemic and WFH mandate's impact on pediatric burn injury admission at some Hospital burn centers in Malang. Every patient’s age, gender, clinical characteristics, parent's background, and other variables such as the possession of siblings, response time using our burn registry form, and comparative analysis of the incident in WFH housewife mother were assessed. The majority were in the group age of under five years old group age (70%) with a mean of 5.5 years. The most frequent part of the burn injured is extremity 36.7%, and hot liquid dominates as the cause of the injury 73.3% with the total body surface area of burn injury group &amp;gt;10% is the most common 56.7%. The burn injury incident happened more frequently in mothers with children less than two in both groups. This study showed that the increase in increasement of the pediatric burn injury during COVID-19 pandemic between housewife mother and WFH mother has no significant difference also showed that parent especially mother unable to supervise the children during WFH. Strategies to mitigate pediatric burn injuries during WFH should be thoughtfully implemented.

Disparities affecting incarcerated burn-injured patients: Insight from the National Burn Repository

ObjectiveIncarcerated patients are a vulnerable population and little is known regarding the epidemiology of burn injury and subsequent outcomes. This study utilizes a national database to assess disparities in care affecting this understudied population. MethodsThe National Burn Repository was queried for adult patients discharged into custody. Patients discharged to jail were compared to those with other dispositions. Additional analysis of the incarcerated patients compared those injured while in custody to those injured prior to incarceration. ResultsBetween 2002–2011, 809 patients were discharged to jail with 283 (35.0%) sustaining these injuries while in custody. Patients were predominantly male (86.2%) and White (52.3%), with median age 35.7 years (IQR 27.7–45.9). Incarcerated patients had significantly higher rates of drug abuse and psychiatric illness. They had significantly smaller burns (2.0% vs. 3.8%, p < 0.001) and were less likely to undergo an operation but had comparable lengths of stay in the hospital. ConclusionsAlthough incarcerated burn-injured patients sustain smaller injuries and receive fewer operations they remain hospitalized for similar durations as non-incarcerated patients. Enhanced understanding of burn etiologies and injury characteristics as well as improved insight into the impact of psychosocial factors such as substance abuse and prevalence of psychiatric disorders may help improve care.

Burn injuries in primary care in the Netherlands: Risk factors and trends

BackgroundResearch to date has mainly focused on burn injuries treated in secondary care. This study aims to provide knowledge on the epidemiology of burn injuries in primary care, to give directions for burn prevention. MethodsData were derived from routine electronic health records of general practices and their out-of-hours service organisations in the Netherlands that participated in the Nivel Primary Care Database 2010–2015. We studied risk factors and trends. ResultsThe average burn injury prevalence rate was 4.40 (95% CI 4.27–4.53) per 1000 person-years in daytime general practice care and 1.47 (95% CI 1.46–1.49) per 1000 inhabitants in out-of-hours care. Children of 0−4 years old, especially boys, and young adult women had a higher risk. Burn injury risk was higher during the summer months and around New Year’s Eve. Living in low socioeconomic and strongly urbanised neighbourhoods was associated with a higher risk of burn injury than living in other neighbourhoods. ConclusionDutch general practitioners have a large share in burn care and therefore can play a significant role in burn prevention. Prevention may be most effective in the summer and around New Year’s Eve, and specific attention seems to be warranted for low socioeconomic groups and strongly urbanised neighbourhoods.

82 The Significant Burden of Burn Injuries in the Middle East: An Epidemiological Study of Nineteen Countries over 27 Years

Abstract Introduction Despite ongoing improvements in burn care around the world, the burden of burn morbidity and mortality has remined a significant challenge in the Middle East due to ongoing conflicts, economic crises, social disparities, and dangerous living conditions. Here, we examine the epidemiology of burn injuries in the Middle East (ME) relative to socio-demographic index (SDI), age, and sex in order to better define regional hotspots that may benefit most from sustainability and capacity building initiatives. Methods Computational modeling from the 2017 Global Burden of Disease (GBD17) database was used to extrapolate burn data about the nineteen countries that define the ME. Using the GBD17, the yearly incidence, deaths, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) from 1990 to 2017 were defined with respect to age and sex as rates of cases, deaths, and years per 100,000 persons, respectively. Mortality ratio represents the percentage of deaths relative to incident cases. Data from 2017 was spatially mapped using heat-mapping for the region. Results Over 27 years in the ME, an estimated 18,289,496 burns and 308,361 deaths occurred causing 24.5 million DALYs. Burn incidence decreased by 5% globally but only 1% in the ME. Although global incidence continued to decline, most ME countries exhibit steady increases since 2004. Compared to global averages, higher mortality rates (2.8% vs 2.0%) and DALYs (205 vs 152 years) were observed in the Middle East during this time although the respective disparities narrowed by 95% and 42% by 2017. Yemen had the worst death and DALY rates all 27 years with 2 and 2.2 times the ME average, respectively. Sudan had the highest morality ratio (3.7%) for most of the study, twice the ME average (1.8%), followed by Yemen at 3.6%. Sex-specific incidence, deaths, and DALYs in the ME were higher compared to the global cohorts. ME women had the worst rates in all categories. With respect to age, all rates were worse in the ME age groups except in those under 5 years. Conclusions For almost three decades, ME burn incidence, deaths, DALYs, and mortality rates were consistently worse than global average. Despite the already significant differences for burn frequency and severity, especially in women and children, underreporting from countries who lack sufficient registry capabilities likely means that the rates are even worse than predicted.

The Epidemiology of Burn Injuries in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review.

Burns are potentially catastrophic injuries that disproportionately affect non-Western countries. We summarize results on the epidemiology of burn injuries in Saudi Arabia of all eligible papers through 2019, specifically evaluating the age and gender of patients, the location and mechanism of injury, burn size and severity, and outcomes. Between July 5 and July 10, 2019, a comprehensive literature review was performed on MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library. For this search, "Saudi Arabia," coupled with the search terms "burn," "thermal burn," "flame burn," "chemical burn," "electrical burn," and "contact burn" to identify all abstracts potentially relating to the topic of interest. Eleven studies, encompassing 3308 patients, met eligibility criteria. Younger children (variably defined as ≤10-12) accounted for 52% of all burns. Males outnumbered females by an overall ratio of 1.42:1. About 83% of burns occurred at homes. Scald injuries accounted for 62.4% of injuries, followed by flame-induced burns (28.7%), electrical burns (3.3%), and chemical burns (2.8%). Pertaining to burn extent and severity, 80% to 100% of the burns were limited to <40% total body surface area, while roughly 60% were second-degree burns. Most patients remain in the hospital for 1 to 4 weeks. The overall mortality across studies including patients of all ages was 6.9%, while just 0.76% in the two studies restricted to pediatric patients. Scald injuries involving young children comprise the lion's share of burn injuries in Saudi Arabia. Increased public awareness is necessary to reduce the incidence and severity of these potentially catastrophic injuries.

573 Frequency of Burn Injuries in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder and Implications on Treatment Compliance

Abstract Introduction Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a higher risk of burn injuries, compared to children with neurotypical development, but little is known about the epidemiology of burn injuries in children diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. Research within the pediatric burn population using the Burn Outcomes Questionnaire (BOQ) has been successful in capturing levels of risk on burn-recovery specific domains such as compliance to treatment, pain, and parental concerns. Methods The current study retrospectively assessed a subsample of BOQ data in children with burn injuries who also had a diagnosis of ASD or ADHD. This project was undertaken at our institution as an exempt project under 45 CFR 46.101 and, as such, it was not formally supervised by an Institutional Review Board. Results Of the 593 patients who completed a BOQ, 186 patients were identified with a diagnosis of ASD or ADHD. 127 patients had multiple parent-reported symptoms which align with diagnoses of ASD and ADHD, including 116 (63.4%) with attention or behavioral problems, 42 (23.3%) with a developmental delay, 7 (3.9%) with an intellectual disability and 90 (49.7%) had learning problems. 66 (37.3%) patients had pre-existing comorbid psychiatric diagnoses of depression. Conclusions Results indicated that a large portion of patients have a diagnosis of ASD/ADHD with significantly higher levels of parental concern regarding compliance compared to youth without an ASD/ADHD diagnosis. Results suggest that modified curriculum may be necessary to assure effective prevention education for children with ASD and ADHD. Applicability of Research to Practice While it is important to educate all children in burn prevention efforts, special attention may be necessary to assure training with children at greater risk for burn injury. Specific parent training would be imperative to understand the critical burn care needs of children with developmental disabilities.

Epidemiology of burn injury among children’s attended felege hiwot referral hospital in bahir dar town, amhara regional state, Ethiopia, 2017

Background: Burn injury is a major global public health problem accompanied by a high risk of mortality and morbidity. Sufficient knowledge in the epidemiological pattern is necessary to prevent burn injury, but in many developing countries, including Ethiopia, the epidemiological patterns of burn injuries given low attention. Methods: The institutional-based retrospective cross-sectional study design was conducted from March-April 2017. A total of 102 burn patients were selected in a simple random sampling method. Data were collected retrospectively from patients’ medical records using a data extraction tool among children’s attended Felege Hiwot referral hospital with burn injury from 2011 to 2016. Data were cleaned, coded, and entered in Epi-data version 3.1, then exported to Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21 for analysis. Result: The overall prevalence of burn injury among children was 0.46%. In all age groups, the prevalence of burn injury was higher among females. Scald burn injuries account for 42.2%, and 41.61% of burn injuries involved multiple body parts. The majority of children (75.5%) presented with second-degree burns, and the mean TBSA (total body surface area) burned was 12.56 ±8.91. The majority of patients (77.5%) seek health care within &lt;24 hours, 35.3% of patients received prehospital care after burn injury, and 33.3% of patients recovered with significant scarring and disfigurement. Conclusion and recommendations: The majority of the burn injuries occurred at home, and pre-hospital interventions were mostly harmful practices. Therefore adequate health education should be delivered to the society regarding appropriate pre-hospital interventions and a safe home environment.

Epidemiology of burn injury in older adults: An Australian and New Zealand perspective.

Introduction:The ageing global population presents a novel set of challenges for trauma systems. Less research has focused on the older adult population with burns and how they differ compared to younger patients. This study aimed to describe, and compare with younger peers, the number, causes and surgical management of older adults with burn injuries in Australia and New Zealand.Methods:The Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand was used to identify patients with burn injuries between 1 July 2009 and 31 December 2018. Temporal trends in incidence rates were evaluated and categorised by age at injury. Patient demographics, injury severity and event characteristics, surgical intervention and in-hospital outcomes were investigated.Results:There were 2394 burn-injured older adults admitted during the study period, accounting for 13.4% of adult admissions. Scalds were the most common cause of burn injury in older adults. The incidence of older adult burns increased by 2.96% each year (incidence rate ratio = 1.030, 95% confidence interval = 1.013–1.046, P < 0.001). Compared to their younger peers, a smaller proportion of older adult patients were taken to theatre for a surgical procedure, though a larger proportion of older adults received a skin graft.Discussion:Differences in patient and injury characteristics, surgical management and in-hospital outcomes were observed for older adults. These findings provide the Australian and New Zealand burn care community with a greater understanding of burn injury and their treatments in a unique group of patients who are at risk of poorer outcomes than younger people.Lay SummaryThe number and proportion of older persons in every country of the world is growing. This may create challenges for healthcare systems. While burn injuries are a unique subset of trauma that affect individuals of all ages, less is known about burns in older adults and how they differ from younger patients.We wanted to look at the number, type, management, and outcomes of burns in older adults in Australia and New Zealand. To do this, we used data from the Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand, or BRANZ. The BRANZ is a database that collects information on patients that present to Australian and New Zealand hospitals that have a specialist burns unit.Our research found that one in eight adult burns patients was over the age of 65, and that the rate of burn injuries in older adults has increased over the last decade. Older adult burns patients were most commonly affected by scalds after coming in contact with wet heat such as boiling liquids or steam. Fewer older adults went to theatre for an operation or surgical procedure compared to their younger counterparts. However, a larger proportion of older adults that went to theatre had a skin graft (where skin is removed from an uninjured part of the body and placed over the injured part).This research provides important information about a unique and growing group of patients to the local burn care community. It also highlights potential avenues for injury prevention initiatives.

Epidemiology of Burn Wounds Arriving to a Level 1 Trauma Center in Israel.

Burn injuries have grave consequences for patients and impose a heavy economic burden on healthcare services. Studies on the epidemiology of burn injury in Israel are sparse and outdated, and improved understanding of current trends can help experts plan prevention campaigns and design effective treatment paradigms. This study sought to assess the background, clinical, and treatment characteristics of adult patients admitted with burn injury to a level 1 trauma center in Israel in 2005 to 2017. Data were retrospectively retrieved from the hard copy and electronic files as follows: patient sex and age; burn type, degree, and etiology; percentage total BSA (%TBSA) affected; and type of treatment and length of hospital stay (LOS). The cohort included 734 patients of mean age 41.79 years and a male-to-female ratio of 1.8:1. Thermal factors, particularly hot liquids, were the most common cause; second-degree burns were the most common. Mean %TBSA was 5.39%; mean LOS was 11.81 days; and mean LOS/%TBSA was 4.65. Advanced dressings alone yielded satisfactory outcome in 74.2% of patients. The relatively younger patient age and male predominance of our cohort were in line with published findings. The LOS was similar to previous studies in Israel but lower than in Europe. The LOS/%TBSA was higher than in the literature, with a decrease over time suggesting an increased effectiveness of treatment. There appears to be a decline in the rate of surgery for burn injury and increased expertise in the use of advanced dressings. National prevention campaigns should focus on scalds rather than flame-induced burns.

The Epidemiology of Burn Injuries in North East of Iran (2010-2015)

The Epidemiology of Burn Injuries in North East of Iran (2010-2015)

Epidemiology of burn injuries in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India

Epidemiology of burn injuries in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India

Urban-Rural Dichotomy of Burn Patients in Georgia and South Carolina: A Geographic Information System Study.

This study uses a 4-year (2006-2009) cross-section of epidemiological burn injury data from Georgia and South Carolina. The results from the study show that the burn patients from rural areas differ from their urban counterparts in terms of relative burn injury incidence. Younger population groups that live in lower socioeconomic status communities especially in the urban areas are at a higher risk than other population groups. The differences in the types of burns in the urban-rural communities can give us further insights to the patients' association with injury sites. The presence of fewer burn injury treatment and care facilities in rural areas and the high incidence of burn in low-income communities in the urban areas should carry important policy implications for health planners. This study will enable researchers to understand the epidemiology of burn injuries at the local and national levels in the United States. It also carries important implications for using Geographic Information Systems for studying spatial distribution of burn injuries for disaster planning and mitigation of burn injuries.

O19.2 Epidemiology of burn injuries in the Netherlands

O19.2 Epidemiology of burn injuries in the Netherlands

Epidemiology of burn injuries presenting to North Carolina emergency departments in 2006–2007

Epidemiology of burn injuries presenting to North Carolina emergency departments in 2006–2007

The burning issue of injury in Ireland: Part 1

Intentional and non intentional injury is a major global public health concern. Traditionally, injuries have been regarded as random, unavoidable 'accidents'. However, within the last few decades a better understanding of the nature of injuries has changed these old attitudes, and today both unintentional and intentional injuries are viewed as largely preventable events. Burn injuries are of special importance in the field of injury prevention. On average, 82 people die in Ireland each year from fire and burns. However, burn injuries have known causes and can be prevented and controlled. In order to prevent burn injuries it is important to understand the aetiology and epidemiology of burn injuries. The aim of this 3 part series of articles is to provide an overview of burn injury care where this first article focuses on current epidemiology, aetiology and burn injury prevention strategies.