Mortality pattern of burn patients admitted in S. G. M. Hospital Rewa: A teaching institute of central India

Lal, Sardari; Yadav, GK; Gupta, Rachna; Shrivastava, GP; Singh, Sheetal; Bain, Jayanta

doi:10.4103/0974-5009.105917

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“…12 This shows that certain age groups are vulnerable to burns reflecting age related behavioral factors. In the current study, more burns patient cases were reported among females which was a similar finding compared to Jaiswal et al and Lal et al 13,14 Sociocultural factors play an important role on this regard in developing countries like India. In the current study most cases were accidental in nature which was similar to various studies conducted in India.…”

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Demographic and socio-cultural aspects of burns patients admitted in a tertiary care centre

2017

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Background: Burn injury is a serious pathology, potentially leading to severe morbidity and significant mortality, but it also has a considerable health-economic impact. Burn injuries rank among the most severe types of injuries suffered by the human body with an attendant high mortality and morbidity rate. The objective of this study was to identify the demographic and socio-cultural aspects of burn patients attending a tertiary care centre.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in the burns unit of a tertiary care centre. All burns cases admitted to the burns unit for the period of one year were included.Results: Out of the 150 burns patient’s majority were females belonging to the age group 21 to 30 years. 80% of the burn injuries occurred at home. Cooking was the main factor for burns in domestic set up. Flames represented the common agent of burn injuries.Conclusions: The current study gives important information about sociocultural factors involved in burn injuries which in turn will help in identifying the high-risk population for preventing future burn injuries.

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Demographic and socio-cultural aspects of burns patients admitted in a tertiary care centre

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“…S Lal (2013). [10] reported that mean TBSA in their study was 77.57%. In Egypt, Mostafa Hemeda (2001).…”

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“…S Lal (2013). [10] reported high risk categories involves female sex, flame burns, intentional mode of burn, extensive TBSA involved. In our study, most (52.10%) of the patients survived and (39.47%) expired and (6.4%) patients either discharged on request or referred to higher centre, while (2%) burn patients absconded from burn unit.…”

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Pattern of Distribution and Demographic Profile of Burn Injuries With Assessment of Various Factors Affecting Morbidity and Mortality in Vindhya Region, SGM Hospital Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Gupta²,

Singh³

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“…7 In a study by Lal S., Yadav G.K., Gupta R. found indigenous kerosene lamp was the commonest source of fire (33.03%). 6 Zopate P.R, Tirpude B.H. et al in their study obsereved 84.5% cases were from rural areas.…”

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“…5 Lal S., Yadav G.K., Gupta R. found similar findings. 6 Memchoubi & Nabachandra found 53.84% cases hailing from lower economic group. 2 Incidences also found mostly in rural areas(83.03%), using stoves and Chula with kerosene for cooking as well as for lighting lamps.…”

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Pattern of Fatal Burn Injury Cases- Three Years Study at A.M.C.H. Mortuary

Pathak¹,

Das²,

Gogoi³

2017

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BACKGROUNDBurn injury is one of the most important causes of death in India. Fire related burn is also a leading cause of disability and disfigurement. It is usually seen that most of the victims are hailed from lower socio economic background. This study was conducted to observe epidemiological factors relating to burn death so that preventive measures can be taken. Study Design-It is an observational descriptive study. MATERIALS AND METHODSThis study was conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam from January 2013 to December 2015. All burn death cases which came for postmortem examination were included in the study. The data was obtained in predesigned proforma and analysed accordingly. RESULTSMajority of the victims were found to be female (509 cases, 83%). Commonest age group was from 21 years to 30 years. During winter season (November to February) highest incidences occurred and majority of the victims were belonged to lower socio economic group. Majority of the victims died in hospital under treatment. (82.87%) while 17.12% cases died on the spot or on the way to the hospital. CONCLUSIONIn our study it was noticed that majority of the victims were from lower socio economic group, illiterate and house wife and they usually use unsafe mode of source of fire for cooking and other purposes. Educating people by various means regarding fire hazards and safety measures and use of safe fire appliances will reduce the incidences of burn related injury and death.

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Mortality pattern of burn patients admitted in S. G. M. Hospital Rewa: A teaching institute of central India

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Demographic and socio-cultural aspects of burns patients admitted in a tertiary care centre

Demographic and socio-cultural aspects of burns patients admitted in a tertiary care centre

Pattern of Distribution and Demographic Profile of Burn Injuries With Assessment of Various Factors Affecting Morbidity and Mortality in Vindhya Region, SGM Hospital Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India

Pattern of Fatal Burn Injury Cases- Three Years Study at A.M.C.H. Mortuary

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