Abstract
Pediatric upper extremity burns are common. Though current American Burn Association guidelines recommend burn unit referral for burns involving the hands or major joints, many minor injuries are treated in the emergency department (ED) or outpatient setting. Despite the large number of burn patients managed by primary care providers, no large studies have been performed to assess effectiveness. A retrospective 5-year review of the epidemiology and outcomes associated with pediatric upper extremity burns treated at an urban ED was performed. Two hundred sixty-nine patients were identified. The mechanism of burn, percentage of total body surface area (%TBSA) affected, plastic surgery consultations (for wound management recommendations and additional treatment), complications, and surgical interventions were examined. Mechanisms of burn included direct contact (47%), scald (29%), flame (12%), electrical (10%), and friction or chemical (1.5%). Fifty percent of patients suffered from burns over less than 1% TBSA; close to 95% had burns on less than 5% TBSA. Seventy-five percent of patients had second-degree burns, 21% had first-degree burns, and 2% had third-degree burns. Forty patients (15%) had a plastic surgery consult. Seven pa...Continue Reading
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