Changes in epidemiology and care strategies at the Norwegian National Burn Centre over 35 years (1986–2020)

Introduction: We evaluated trends in admissions, % TBSA (total body surface area) burnt, age, and outcomes over a 35-year period at the national burn centre in Norway. Methods: Relevant data were extracted from the departmental quality registry covering all acute admissions for burns during 1986–202...

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Main Authors: Onarheim, Henning, Brekke, Ragnvald Ljones, Zamanzad Ghavidel, Fatemeh, Guttormsen, Anne Berit, Almeland, Stian Kreken
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Summary:Introduction: We evaluated trends in admissions, % TBSA (total body surface area) burnt, age, and outcomes over a 35-year period at the national burn centre in Norway. Methods: Relevant data were extracted from the departmental quality registry covering all acute admissions for burns during 1986–2020. Results: In 1986–2020 there were 2.889 admissions for burns (67.6 % males), with a 110 % increase in 2016–20 when compared to 1986–90. Admissions of children