@article{ref1,
title="What changes have occurred in the pattern of paediatric burns in the last years with special attention to the COVID-19 pandemic?",
journal="European burn journal",
year="2023",
author="Mok, Sophie Y. and Adams, Susan E. and Holland, Andrew J. A.",
volume="4",
number="3",
pages="501-513",
abstract="Burns in children remain a prominent mode of injury, resulting in considerable morbidity and mortality globally and are a key cause of disability-adjusted life-years. Paediatric burns present a unique challenge, in part due to the developmental, physical and emotional differences between adults and children. Those living in low- and middle-income settings are particularly vulnerable, facing problems such as overcrowding and floor-level cooking. During the COVID-19 pandemic, stay at home orders and the closure of schools and childcare changed the pattern of paediatric injury across the world, resulting in a general increase in trauma-related presentations. This review will examine recent global trends in paediatric burns, including the impact of COVID-19, specifically focusing on the pattern of burn aetiology over the past decade. It will also look at any changes with regard to epidemiological characteristics; burn site, severity and extent; first aid and location; and management and outcomes.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2673-1991",
doi="10.3390/ebj4030032",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ebj4030032"
}