BURN INJURY TREATMENT OUTCOMES RELATED TO SEVERITY AND FIRST AID RESPONSE.

Gagan  Hembrom; Aman  Buriuly; Zenith Harsh  Kerketta

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v6i3.1670

Authors

Gagan Hembrom Senior Resident, Department of General Surgery, SNMMCH, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
Aman Buriuly Tutor, Department of Pathology, MGMCH, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.
Zenith Harsh Kerketta Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v6i3.1670

Keywords:

Burn injuries, initial treatment, survival outcomes, long-term complications, professional medical care,, mortality, first aid

Abstract

Background

Burn injuries are a significant global health issue, with high morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Early first aid intervention and severity assessment play a crucial role in determining treatment outcomes and recovery. This study aims to evaluate burn injury treatment outcomes about severity and the effectiveness of first aid interventions.

Methods

This hospital-based, prospective observational study was conducted at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, from November 2021 to October 2022, involving a minimum of 100 patients with acute burn injuries. Data were collected on patient demographics, burn severity (TBSA), clinical parameters, and treatment outcomes. Laboratory investigations and monitoring were performed to assess prognosis and the impact of first aid response on recovery.

Results

The socio-demographic data revealed that the majority of patients were young adults, with an average age of 34.3 ± 13.1 years, and a higher proportion of male patients (70%) compared to females (30%). Among the 66 burn survivors, complications were strongly linked to initial treatment. Patients receiving professional medical care had the best outcomes, with 57.69% experiencing no complications and only 7.69% developing severe complications. Patients with first-aid-only injuries had higher complication rates, with 50% developing mild complications and 25% experiencing severe complications. All survivors in the no-treatment group (100%) had severe complications, emphasizing the critical role of professional medical intervention (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Early professional medical care significantly improves survival and reduces long-term complications in burn patients. Delayed or inadequate treatment leads to higher mortality and severe complications, highlighting the need for timely medical intervention.

Recommendation

It is recommended that timely and professional medical care be prioritized for burn patients to improve survival rates and minimize long-term complications.

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