Mortality in paediatric burns at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH), Adelaide, South Australia: 1960–2017

Burns ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 207-212
Author(s):  
Hsu Phie Chong ◽  
Linda Quinn ◽  
Rebecca Cooksey ◽  
Darren Molony ◽  
Amy Jeeves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Australia ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Paediatric Burns ◽  
Children’S Hospital

scholarly journals 101 Paediatric Burns and The Coronavirus Pandemic: Were Children Staying Safe in Lockdown or Did The Virus Increase Burns Admissions?

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Noshirwani ◽  
C Raraty
Keyword(s):  
National Guidelines ◽  
Comparable Rate ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Paediatric Burns ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
Alder Hey ◽  
Burns Unit

Abstract Aim We aimed to identify if there was a change in the number of paediatric burns during the coronavirus pandemic and whether there was a change in the management of said burns. Method Data on ten parameters for all burns assessed on the Burns Unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital from April to May of 2020 was collected and compared to the same period from 2019. Results There was a decrease in the number of patients presenting to hospital, down to 24 from 32 in 2019. Scald injuries increased to 67% compared to 44%, while all other mechanisms of injuries decreased. Fewer very small burns (<1% TBSA) presented to hospital (28%) compared to 50% the previous year. There was an overall increase in the presentation of burns greater than 1% TBSA (1-5% TBSA increased to 47% from 31%; 5-10% TBSA increased to 19% from 3%; 10-20% TBSA increased to 6% from 3%). A comparable rate of burns was managed conservatively as an outpatient (89% vs 88%), admitted for dressing changes (81% vs 78%), and managed surgically (11% vs 13%). Conclusions The coronavirus pandemic resulted in a decrease in the number of children experiencing burns, while at the same time causing an increase in the number of scald injuries. Our data showed no significant change in the management of burns indicating that regardless of the pandemic, paediatric burns were managed appropriately as per national guidelines.

scholarly journals Epidemiology and treatment of paediatric burns in a large children’s hospital in Morocco: Analysis of 394 cases

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Droussi ◽  
Y. Benchamkha ◽  
S. Ouahbi ◽  
M. Dlimi ◽  
O.K. Elatiqi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Paediatric Burns ◽  
Children’S Hospital

Passy-Muir Speaking Valve Use in a Children's Hospital: An Interdisciplinary Approach

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Hofmann ◽  
Joseph Bolton ◽  
Susan Ferry
Keyword(s):  
Tracheostomy Tube ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Speech Development ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Speaking Valve ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital

Abstract At The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) we treat many children requiring tracheostomy tube placement. With potential for a tracheostomy tube to be in place for an extended period of time, these children may be at risk for long-term disruption to normal speech development. As such, speaking valves that restore more normal phonation are often key tools in the effort to restore speech and promote more typical language development in this population. However, successful use of speaking valves is frequently more challenging with infant and pediatric patients than with adult patients. The purpose of this article is to review background information related to speaking valves, the indications for one-way valve use, criteria for candidacy, and the benefits of using speaking valves in the pediatric population. This review will emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration from the perspectives of speech-language pathology and respiratory therapy. Along with the background information, we will present current practices and a case study to illustrate a safe and systematic approach to speaking valve implementation based upon our experiences.

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