Epidemiological profile of 0–18-year-old child victims of burns treated at the Plastic Surgery and Burns Service of a University Hospital in Southern Brazil Perfil epidemiológico de crianças de 0-18 anos vítimas de queimaduras atendidas no Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica e Queimados de um Hospital Universitário no Sul do Brasil
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2019
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Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plastica
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De Araujo Santos Nigro M.V.
Maschietto S.M.
Damin R.
Costa C.S.
De Almeida Lobo G.L.
Maschietto S.M.
Damin R.
Costa C.S.
De Almeida Lobo G.L.
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© 2019, Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plastica (SBCP). All rights reserved.Introduction: Injuries caused by burns represent a significant public health problem, constituting the fourth leading cause of childhood death in Brazil and the United States. In addition, few diseases carry such substantial losses as burns, with considerable morbidity due to the development of physical and psychosocial sequelae. This study aimed to outline the epidemiological profile of 0–18-year-old children treated for burns at a teaching hospital in Curitiba, Paraná. Methods: This cross-sectional, retrospective study involved analysis of 625 medical records of 0–18-year-old children who were victims of burns from January 2010 to December 2017. Information was collected on age, sex, length of hospitalization, death, body region affected, burned body surface area (BSA), depth, etiologic agent, and therapeutic approach. Results: A plurality of the sample were infants (43%), and the average age of the sample was 12.6 years. Most of the sample was comprised males, and the patients remained hospitalized for an average of 14.5 days. Of the burns, 98% were caused by thermal agents, particularly hot liquids. Most burns were second-degree burns (61.3%), reaching up to 25% of the BSA, and the most affected region was the trunk. Among the treatment modalities, 44% of the patients needed surgical intervention with debridement and grafting. Conclusion: Younger children are more prone to burns, especially in the home environment. A prepared and qualified team is of crucial importance for optimizing outcomes in these patients.