Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Children are particularly vulnerable to scald injuries, and hot beverages/foods are often implicated in this subset of pediatric burns. Burns from instant noodles are common and thus an attractive target for burn prevention. The purpose of this study is to characterize the frequency, demographics, outcomes, and circumstances of pediatric instant noodle burns to guide future educational and prevention efforts. ⋯ Instant noodle burns comprised nearly one-third of all pediatric scald burn admissions at our institution, a higher proportion than previously reported. While less severe than other scald burns in this series, instant noodles injuries still demonstrated a need for hospitalization and operative intervention. Instant noodle burns disproportionately affected Black/African American patients, as well as from neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status. These findings suggest that focused burn prevention efforts may be successful at reducing the incidence of these common, but serious injuries.
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Burns are serious injuries that can require hospitalization and have physical and emotional sequelae. Sleep disturbance can occur after trauma as evidenced by posttraumatic stress symptoms such as re-experiencing of a trauma with repetitive dreams, memories and flashbacks. This area has been minimally examined with pediatric burn survivors; therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of posttraumatic stress and general health on sleep habits of pediatric burn survivors from. ⋯ Burns of any kind can cause posttraumatic stress, sleep disorders and impairment of health status in children.
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To evaluate the value of hematocrit for monitoring fluid resuscitation of burn patients in the acute phase of their care. ⋯ Hematocrit or its variations in our limited data base appears to not reliably detect over-resuscitation, therefore it is possible that it may not be a relevant marker. These conclusions should be clarified in a multi-institutional prospective or real-world analysis to validate the findings and null hypothesis.
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Physiotherapy practices in pediatric burns involves relaxation techniques and exercise training for attaining physical fitness, improving quality of life and, thereby to prevent primary and secondary complications. Physical activity and exercise act as a meaningful and purposeful tool for attaining physical fitness after burn injury. ⋯ Physiotherapy students and professionals have sufficient knowledge regarding pediatric burns complications, and also, they are well aware regarding recent physiotherapy practices in pediatric burn care management.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate pediatric burn patients' and caregivers' quality of life (QoL), while identifying clinical characteristics correlated with psychological stress. ⋯ QoL is impacted in a substantial proportion of pediatric burn patients. Larger TBSA and increased burn depths cause significantly more psychological stress in children, and caregivers may require more extensive psychological evaluation.