Child abuse and neglect in paediatric burns: The majority is caused by neglect and thus preventable.

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
Marie-Louise H J LoosKARIBU-group

Abstract

It is complex to distinguish negligent burns from inflicted and non-intentional burns, especially since no deliberate action caused the burn. Its recognition is important to create a safe life without (future) burns for our loved-ones who cannot take care of themselves (yet). Our aim was to investigate the incidence and associated characteristics of negligent burns are among children treated at a burn center. We retrospectively reviewed medical files of all children attending a Dutch burn center with an acute burn between January 2013-December 2015. The conclusion of the Child Abuse and Neglect team (CAN) was used to define inflicted, negligent or non-intentional burns. The remaining cases were reviewed by an expert panel using a standardized protocol. Demographic and social data as well as clinical information about the burn were collected. In total 330 children were included. Negligent burns accounted for 56%, non-intentional for 42% and inflicted for 2% of the burns. Negligent burns were associated with: hot beverages (OR 4.40, 95%CI 2.75-7.05), a younger age (p < 0.001), occurrence at home (OR 4.87 95%CI 2.80-8.45) and were located at the anterior trunk (OR 2.75, 95%CI 1.73-4.35) and neck (OR 1.98, 95%CI 1.12-3.50). This st...Continue Reading

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