First aid for children ’s burns in the US and UK: An urgent call to establish and promote international standards

The prevalence of paediatric burns is decreasing in developed countries, yet the sequelae associated with these injuries can be life altering. Physical disability as a consequence of scarring from serious burns impacts appearance, functional status, long-term morbidity, quality of life and employment [1,2]. Psychological sequelae, often unrelated to the severity of the burn, include anxiety, behavioural disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder [3]. Economically, burns carry a significant burden to society.

Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 25, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: C. Verity Bennett, Sabine Maguire, Diane Nuttall, Daniel M. Lindberg, Steven Moulton, Lalit Bajaj, Alison M. Kemp, Stephen Mullen Source Type: research