The Causes, Characteristics and Outcomes of Paediatric Farm Burns in Australia and New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Burn injuries on farms are under-recognised in Australia and New Zealand. Previous studies suggested children are at risk of burn injury, focusing on risk factors including unmodified farm work, risk-taking behaviours, lack of supervision, and limited safety regulations. This study investigated the causes, characteristics, and outcomes of paediatric farm burns.

Methods

Registry-based retrospective cohort study.

Design

Observational.

Setting

Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand (BRANZ).

Participants

Paediatrics aged < 16 years and registered to the BRANZ between 2009 and 2021.

Main outcome measures

The demographics, causes of burn injuries, pre- and in-hospital management, severity, and outcomes.

Results

Out of 10 936 paedia

SUBMITTER: Chua M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11795712 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature