@article{ref1,
title="French epidemiological survey of burns in children under 5 years of age",
journal="Archives de Pediatrie",
year="1995",
author="Mercier, C. and Blond, M. H.",
volume="2",
number="10",
pages="949-956",
abstract="AIMS: To add to epidemiological data concerning serious accidents in the home in France. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This prospective study, carried out over 12 months, included all children with burns admitted to 14 burn units (BU) and 18 pediatric surgery units (PS) using a questionnaire from the SFETB comprising 20 items. RESULTS: On population 0 to 60 months, 687 patients were included (434 in BU, 253 in PS). Descriptive analysis and correlation of several parameters identified patterns of burns in childhood and the factors of severity. Victim data: young boys (59.3%), aged < 36 months (mean = 24 months), burned at home, in the kitchen (62.4%) with hot fluids (73%), or bathroom (16.2%) with tap water by immersion. Flames were cause of burns (8.7%) by inflammable products. Lesions were always more severe in surface and risk of mortality was higher. Burns covered a surface equal or less than 10% in 57% of cases. CONCLUSIONS: The value of the study was to be more aware of the dangers of which children are exposed and to encourage application of preventive measures.<p /><p>Language: fr</p>",
language="fr",
issn="0929-693X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}