An analysis of childhood burns in Kuwait
- 30 June 1992
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier BV in Burns
- Vol. 18 (3), 224-227
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-4179(92)90074-5
Abstract
A 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.Keywords
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