Book chapter
The pediatric burned patient—optimizing acute burn care for prevention of postburn sequalae
Total Burn Care, pp 527-543.e4
01 Jan 2026
Abstract
The incidence of burn injuries in pediatric populations remains a critical public health challenge, despite advancements in treatment efficacy. Notably, scald burns continue to dominate in children aged 0-16. While the overall mortality rate for burned children in the US is relatively low at 0.5%, the World Health Organization reports alarming global mortality rates of 10% among children aged 0-18. This disparity underscores urgent needs for enhanced pediatric burn care, particularly in low-resource settings. Children exhibit unique physiological and psychosocial characteristics that complicate their treatment, including a higher risk of fluid imbalances and deeper injuries due to thinner skin. The complexity of care necessitates multidisciplinary approaches involving child life specialists and mental health professionals to aid recovery. Factors contributing to burns, including child abuse, require careful consideration in clinical assessments. Noteworthy advancements in fluid management, surgical interventions, and infection control have contributed to improved outcomes in this vulnerable population. However, further efforts are essential to mitigate burn-related morbidity and mortality among children and to address the persistent public health discrepancies observed globally.
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- Title
- The pediatric burned patient—optimizing acute burn care for prevention of postburn sequalae
- Creators
- Brian Temple - University of ProvidenceBrooke Burkey - Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPaul Glat - Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Publication Details
- Total Burn Care, pp 527-543.e4
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105044989638
- Other Identifier
- 991022202066204721