BURNS IN CHILDREN: UPDATES IN CLINICAL-SURGICAL MANAGEMENT

Authors

  • Lucas Eduardo Lessa Mussi Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas
  • Antônio Augusto Dias Santana Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas
  • Samuel Alencar Costa Lima Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas
  • Rafael Cota Andrade Ferreira de Souza
  • Márcio Felipe Magalhães Hospital Vila da Serra-MG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v10i1.12814

Keywords:

Burns. Children. Prevention. Accidents.

Abstract

Injuries caused by burns represent a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the child and adolescent population, being classified as the third leading cause of accidental death in all age groups. The Brazilian Ministry of Health records approximately one million new cases annually. The objective was to list the variables associated with the complications of the incidents, as well as to analyze updates in the clinical-surgical management of patients. This is an integrative literature review, in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), ScienceDirect and SciELO databases. The injuries are predominantly triggered in the domestic environment, affecting children exposed to heat sources and heated liquids. The updated therapeutic approach is personalized, involving cooling, analgesia, balneotherapy, debridement and, in more severe cases, the use of partial and total skin grafts. Advanced therapies such as cell therapy and tissue engineering are being explored to optimize skin regeneration. The use of sterile dressings and the careful application of topical antibiotics are imperative, as infection is one of the main possible complications. Prevention plays a crucial role, aiming to avoid children's exposure to risky situations, the consequences of which can result in functional limitations and possible psychological consequences.

Author Biographies

Lucas Eduardo Lessa Mussi, Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas

Graduando em Medicina — Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas.

Antônio Augusto Dias Santana, Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas

Graduando em Medicina — Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas.

Samuel Alencar Costa Lima, Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas

Graduando em Medicina — Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas.

Rafael Cota Andrade Ferreira de Souza

Graduando em Medicina — Faculdade Atenas Sete Lagoas.

Márcio Felipe Magalhães, Hospital Vila da Serra-MG

Cirurgião  Geral pelo Hospital Vila da Serra-MG.

Published

2024-02-03

How to Cite

Mussi, L. E. L., Santana, A. A. D., Lima, S. A. C., Souza, R. C. A. F. de, & Magalhães, M. F. (2024). BURNS IN CHILDREN: UPDATES IN CLINICAL-SURGICAL MANAGEMENT. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 10(1), 272–280. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v10i1.12814