TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1995//
TI  - French epidemiological survey of burns in children under 5 years of age
JO  - Archives de Pediatrie
A1  - Mercier, C.
A1  - Blond, M. H.
SP  - 949
EP  - 956
VL  - 2
IS  - 10
N2  - 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>
LA  - fr
SN  - 0929-693X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -