Prospective Analytical Study of Burn Deaths in Infant and Children Below 6 Year

Abstract

Introduction: Burn injury is not only leading health problem in adult but it also cause significant mortality
and morbidity in children.Burns can be devastating injuries for children, the immediate effect of which is
compounded by ongoing pain, cosmetic and physical disfigurement, impairment, multiple dressing changes
and surgical procedures. This prospective analytical study was planned to study the pattern of burn deaths
in infant and children.
Material and Method: This Study was carried out in department of forensic medicine and Toxicology, B.J.
Medical College, Ahmedabad over the period of 2 year during which 30 cases were studied and analysed.
Data was maintained using Microsoft Office Excel and analysed suing test of proportions.
Result: Out of 30 cases studied during this period 18 (60%) cases were males and rest 12 (40%) were
females. Most common type of burn was scald in 25 (83%) of cases, followed by electrocution in 3 (10%)
cases and most common cause of death was septicaemia in 70% of cases followed by shock due to burns in
6 (20%) cases.
Conclusion: Burn injuries caused to them are because of their curiosity and innocent nature and unable to
understand the extent of damage that will be cause by it. As these injuries are accidental and mostly occur
in home, they are preventable.