French epidemiological survey of burns in children under 5 years of age

To add to epidemiological data concerning serious accidents in the home in France. This prospective study, carried out over 12 months, included all children with burns admitted to 14 burn units (BU) and 18 pediatric surgery units (PS) using a questionnaire from the SFETB comprising 20 items. On popu...

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Published in:Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Société française de pédiatrie 1995-10, Vol.2 (10), p.949-956
Main Authors: Mercier, C, Blond, M H
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Age Factors
Analysis of Variance
Burns - epidemiology
Burns - etiology
Burns - pathology
Child, Preschool
Female
France - epidemiology
Health Surveys
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Prospective Studies
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Summary:To add to epidemiological data concerning serious accidents in the home in France. This prospective study, carried out over 12 months, included all children with burns admitted to 14 burn units (BU) and 18 pediatric surgery units (PS) using a questionnaire from the SFETB comprising 20 items. On population 0 to 60 months, 687 patients were included (434 in BU, 253 in PS). Descriptive analysis and correlation of several parameters identified patterns of burns in childhood and the factors of severity. Victim data: young boys (59.3%), aged < 36 months (mean = 24 months), burned at home, in the kitchen (62.4%) with hot fluids (73%), or bathroom (16.2%) with tap water by immersion. Flames were cause of burns (8.7%) by inflammable products. Lesions were always more severe in surface and risk of mortality was higher. Burns covered a surface equal or less than 10% in 57% of cases. The value of the study was to be more aware of the dangers of which children are exposed and to encourage application of preventive measures.
ISSN:0929-693X