All about burns - Risk factors in infants & toddlers Identification of burnsTypes of burns What to do at emergency!? When to take hospital ? Hospital management . Vitals monitoring .Discharge criteria

All about burns - Risk factors in infants & toddlers Identification of burns Types of burns What to do at emergency!? When to take hospital ? Hospital management . Vitals monitoring . Discharge criteria

All about burns - Risk factors in infants &amp; toddlers Identification of burnsTypes of burns What to do at emergency!? When to take hospital ? Hospital management . Vitals monitoring .Discharge criteria

Types of burns & management

Injury due to burns is the second most important causeof trauma-related deaths in children, ranking behindmotor vehicular accidents only. A severe burn is,undoubtedly, the most devastating injury a person cansustain and yet hope to survive. In addition to thefatally burnt children, a large number survive the burnsand have disfigurement, loss of function and physicaldeformity leading to psychological sequelae. A burninjury not only leaves the scars on the skin but also onthe mind. Returning to school and relating to theirpeers and teachers requires a major psychologicaladjustment on the part of the child. The parents suffernot only monetary loss because of costly and lengthytreatment involving extended time away from work butalso psychologically because they encounter greatdifficulty in finding a suitable ‘match’ for their child atthe time of marriage. Burnt children account for almost15 percent of all burn patients admitted to a large burncenter.

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Injury due to burns is the second most important cause of trauma-related deaths in children, ranking behind motor vehicular accidents only. A severe burn is, undoubtedly, the most devastating injury a person can sustain and yet hope to survive. In addition to the fatally burnt children, a large number survive the burns and have disfigurement, loss of function and physical deformity leading to psychological sequelae. A burn injury not only leaves the scars on the skin but also on the mind. Returning to school and relating to their peers and teachers requires a major psychological adjustment on the part of the child. The parents suffer not only monetary loss because of costly and lengthy treatment involving extended time away from work but also psychologically because they encounter great difficulty in finding a suitable ‘match’ for their child at the time of marriage. Burnt children account for almost 15 percent of all burn patients admitted to a large burn center.

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