Expert Consensus on the Prevention and First-aid Management of Burns in Children

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Journal Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2021 Dec 16

PMID 34911600

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Abstract

Burns are the second leading cause of unintentional injuries in children and are one of the major causes of disability in children. Timely and effective first-aid management of burns can have a major impact on the prognosis, but there is still a lack of the knowledge on burn management in the general public. With reference to expert opinions and related literature, this consensus summarizes the causes of burns, preventive measures, first-aid methods for common types of burns, and the prevention and treatment of serious complications of burns. It also provides recommendations on the most appropriate pre-hospital treatment. This consensus aims to emphasize the importance of burn prevention, improve the ability of first-aid treatment among witnesses and rescuers, avoid further injury caused by inappropriate treatment, and reduce the mortality and disability rates of burns and the harm to family and society. It can be used as guidance for pre-hospital treatment of childhood burns by first responders, parents, and passers-by.

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