Characterization of Publications on Burns in Brazil and Changes Resulting from Trauma in Brazil: Systematic Review of the Literature

Abstract

Objective: to conduct a systematic review of the literature on the characterization of publications on burns in Brazil and changes resulting from trauma Methods and Results: The databases LILACS, BDENF, MEDLINE, SciELO and the Portal of Periodicals of CAPES were searched, according to the methodology of PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes). Data were collected following a structured script containing: author, database, year, type of study/approach, Journal, research place, gender, age, event location, etiologic agent, depth, the percentage of body surface burned and systemic changes caused by the burns. Of 49 studies identified, 16 met the inclusion criteria. Analyzing the sample for the event characteristics, it was observed a higher incidence of accidents in males. The main causes of burns were heated by liquid, followed by direct flame. Regarding the classification, the most frequent injury was the 2 nd