@article{ref1,
title="Pediatric scald injuries sustained from instant soup and noodle products",
journal="Clinical pediatrics",
year="2020",
author="Allen, Courtney E. and Figueroa, Janet and Agarwal, Maneesha and Little, Wendalyn K.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Background and Objective. Scald burns are a major cause of pediatric burn injuries. Instant soups have been identified as one source of these injuries. This study aims to quantify and characterize these injuries in pediatric patients. <br><br>METHODS. Ten-year query of National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database identified instant soup- and noodle-related scald burns in children aged 4 to 12 years. Data included patient demographics, injured body part, case narratives, and emergency department disposition. <br><br>RESULTS. A total of 4518 cases were identified, yielding an estimate of 9521 cases/year in the United States. Younger children were affected more than the older. Trunk was the most commonly burned body area. Approximately 10% of injuries required admission or transfer for further care. <br><br>CONCLUSION. Instant soup and noodle products are a common cause of pediatric scald burns, potentially injuring 25 children per day in the United States and leading to high rates of health care utilization.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0009-9228",
doi="10.1177/0009922820944394",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0009922820944394"
}