Scalding Burns Affected by Instant Ramen in Children
Journal of Korean Burn Society
;
: 87-91, 2012.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-100022
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Ramen is one of the most favorite instant noodles in Korea. Ramen is usually cooked by hot water and it may cause scald burns. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of reman-related scald burns (RRSBs) in children.METHODS:
From Jan 2007 to Dec 2011, RRSBs in children under 14 years-old were retrospectively evaluated. Age, burn surface area, burn location, ramen source, and seasonal variation were evaluated.RESULTS:
During 4 years, 191 children were treated with RRSBs (9.6% of total scalding burns). The average age was 5.6 years and the sex ratio was 10.93 for males and females. The mean burn surface area (BSA) was 2.2%. The peak age was 1 year (17.3%) followed by 2 years (12.0%). The packet ramen and cup ramen ratio was 10.24. August was the peak month (13.1%) and the most affected skin lesion was lower extremity (45.1%).CONCLUSION:
Approximately 5% of scald burn injured children were affected by ramen. Toddlers are the most affected age group. The lower extremity was the most common lesion. Burns from ramen is preventable. Parents and carers should be careful when handle hot water to prevent burns in their children.
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Asunto principal:
Padres
/
Estaciones del Año
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Razón de Masculinidad
/
Piel
/
Quemaduras
/
Estudios Retrospectivos
/
Cuidadores
/
Extremidad Inferior
/
Corea (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
Límite:
Niño
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Femenino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Burn Society
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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