Citation

Mercier C, Blond MH. Arch. Pediatr. 1995; 2(10): 949-956.

Vernacular Title

Enquete epidemiologique francaise sur la brulure de l'enfant de 0 a 5 ans.

Affiliation

Unité d'anesthésie-réanimation pédiatrique, hôpital pédiatrique Clocheville, Tours, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7496472

Abstract

AIMS: To add to epidemiological data concerning serious accidents in the home in France. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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.

Language: fr