| Autor: |
Mok SY; Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia., Adams SE; Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.; Department of Paediatric Surgery, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia.; Injury Division, The George Institute for Global Health, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia., Holland AJA; Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia.; School of Paediatrics and Child Health, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia. |
| Abstrakt: |
Burns in children remain a prominent mode of injury, resulting in considerable morbidity and mortality globally and are a key cause of disability-adjusted life-years. Paediatric burns present a unique challenge, in part due to the developmental, physical and emotional differences between adults and children. Those living in low- and middle-income settings are particularly vulnerable, facing problems such as overcrowding and floor-level cooking. During the COVID-19 pandemic, stay at home orders and the closure of schools and childcare changed the pattern of paediatric injury across the world, resulting in a general increase in trauma-related presentations. This review will examine recent global trends in paediatric burns, including the impact of COVID-19, specifically focusing on the pattern of burn aetiology over the past decade. It will also look at any changes with regard to epidemiological characteristics; burn site, severity and extent; first aid and location; and management and outcomes. |
