TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - What changes have occurred in the pattern of paediatric burns in the last years with special attention to the COVID-19 pandemic?
JO  - European burn journal
A1  - Mok, Sophie Y.
A1  - Adams, Susan E.
A1  - Holland, Andrew J. A.
SP  - 501
EP  - 513
VL  - 4
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2673-1991
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ebj4030032
ID  - ref1
ER  -