Clinical characteristics analysis of 656 burn children

Objective:To analyse the clinical features of child burn and explore the measures of preventing or decreasing the child burn. Methods:The data of the sex, age, factors, site and extent of injury, seasonal distribution, place, family situation and educational level of the supervisors of 656 burn children were analysed. Results:For 656 burn children, the rate of male versus female was 1. 66: 1,1 to 3 years old children were often happened(383 cases,58. 38%),the most risk factors were hydrotherm(481 cases,73. 33%). Head, face, neck and trunk were the most common burn sites(50. 30% and 64. 63%),moderate level of burn was most usual(47.37%),the peak season was summer(42. 63%),most burns occurred at home(81. 86%). Burn children in rural areas were more than those in urban areas and parents or guardian were on the scene(75. 46%). Conclusions:Child burn is principally caused by guardians carelessness and careless for child. Improving safety consciousness, strengthening the burn knowledge publicity and popularization are effective measures to prevent and decrease the child burn.