Trauma system management of adults with severe burns in Victoria, Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the present study was to examine the profile, management and outcomes of adult patients with severe burns within the Victorian State Trauma System (VSTS).

Methods

Data from the Victorian State Trauma Registry (VSTR) was analysed to characterise patient and injury characteristics and review pre-hospital management and clinical outcomes of adult patients with severe burns.

Results

There were 421 cases over 13 years of the study. Approximately 80% of cases were flame burns, and 5% were associated with other significant trauma. Approximately 75% were male; with 83% of patients under 65 years old, 40% of lower socioeconomic status, 25% having pre-existing drug and alcohol involvement, and 36% living with associated comorbidities. All but 11 patients (

SUBMITTER: Cleland H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744422 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature