Mortality risk factors in war-related pediatric burns: A comparative study among two distinct populations

Sarsu S. B., Budeyri A.

BURNS, vol.44, no.5, pp.1210-1227, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.02.014
  • Journal Name: BURNS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1210-1227
  • Keywords: Burns, Syrian civil conflict, Children, Burnt surface area (BuSA), War-related burn injuries, Mortality
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction: Previously, the majority of wars were fought on remote battlefields between opposing armies due to conflicts preventing civilians from sustaining war-related burn injuries (WRBI). In recent years, WRBI has had a tremendous harmful impact on the pediatric population.