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Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Pediatric Burns in the COVID-19 Era: The Experience of a Reference Center.
Pelizzo, Gloria; Lanfranchi, Giulia; Pantaloni, Marcello; Camporesi, Anna; Tommasi, Paola; Durante, Eleonora; Costanzo, Sara; Canonica, Carlotta Maria Paola; Zoia, Elena; Zuccotti, Gianvincenzo; Ruotolopalmi, Valeria; Donzelli, Claudia; Tosi, Giulia Lina; Calcaterra, Valeria.
  • Pelizzo G; Pediatric Surgery Department, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Lanfranchi G; Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, 20157 Milan, Italy.
  • Pantaloni M; Pediatric Surgery Department, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Camporesi A; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Fatebenefratelli Sacco Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Tommasi P; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Durante E; Pediatric Department, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Costanzo S; Pediatric Surgery Department, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Canonica CMP; Pediatric Surgery Department, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Zoia E; Pediatric Surgery Department, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Zuccotti G; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Ruotolopalmi V; Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, 20157 Milan, Italy.
  • Donzelli C; Pediatric Department, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Tosi GL; Head Nurse Operating Room, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
  • Calcaterra V; Head Nurse Pediatric Surgery Unit, "Vittore Buzzi" Children's Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy.
Children (Basel) ; 9(11)2022 Nov 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2109963
ABSTRACT
Pediatric burns represent a significant public health problem. We analyzed the characteristics of pediatric burns in a reference center, in order to identify better strategies for prevention and care. Burn patients admitted to the pediatric departments of our hospital from January 2020 to June 2022 were retrospectively evaluated. Age, gender, the etiology of injuries, the total burn surface area (TBSA), the degree of burns, the length of hospital stay (LOS), concomitant SARS-CoV-2 infection, and burn surface microbial colonization were analyzed. Forty-seven patients were included in the analysis (MF = 10.67). Most of the cases involved patients between 0 and 4 years of age (83%). Hot liquid burns accounted for 79% of cases, flame burns for 9%, thermal burns for 6%, scald burns for 4% and chemical burns for 2%. Mean TBSA was 14 ± 11%. A second-degree lesion was detected in 79% of patients and third-degree in 21%. Mean LOS was 17 days. No additional infection risks or major sequelae were reported in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Fifteen different species of bacteria plus C. parapsilosis were isolated, while no anaerobic microorganisms were detected. In the light of our experience, we recommend a carefully planned and proactive management strategy, always multidisciplinary, to ensure the best care for the burned child.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Etiology study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Children9111735

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Etiology study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Children9111735