Abstract:
Objective: Morbidity and mortality as a result of burn injuries is still a major concern for the health care provider; therefore this study is conducted to identify the sociodemographic factors associated with it and then developing comprehensive treatment methodology and safety measures. Patients and Methods: A total of 500 patients admitted during the period from September 2009 to March 2010 in a burn unit of tertiary care hospital of Karachi were included and their data collected on a Performa regarding age & gender, marital status, etiology, manner & type of burn, percentage of body surface area burnt, and clinical outcome. Results: Out of 500 burn victim, 51.8% were female. 56% were married. Mean age of patients was 26.38 ± 14.23 years. Young adults of group 2 & 3 comprised 58% of the total population studied. Most common manner was accidental (83%) followed by suicidal (11.8%) and homicidal (5.2%).Flame was the leading cause of burn injuries (63.8%) followed by scald (13.8%) . Chemical, electrical and flash burn represented 10.8%, 8.2% and 3.4% of the burn victims respectively. Overall mortality was 37.2%. Mortality was significantly associated with TBSA (p
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51-55
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Published:
Journal: Medical Channel: Journal of Modern Dental and Medical Sciences, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Year: 2013