Management of Pediatric Upper Extremity Scald Burn in a Tertiary care hospital
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Burns injuries are a common presentation of childhood injuries. The majority of admissions result from scalds, followed by contact and flame burns. The incidence of burns is higher in children than adults, and it starts when they begin to reach up for things and also because of more vulnerability and inability to move away from the causative agent. Although the upper extremity constitutes approximately 18% of the total body surface area, the sequelae and subsequent functional outcomes following upper extremity burns significantly impact the quality of life for the affected children. Appropriate initial management commencing from the acute phase in children remains of great importance in optimizing functional outcomes and minimizing long-term scar formation. In this case report, we discuss the management of upper extremity scald burn wounds in our center.
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