Irish medical journal
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Irish medical journal · Jun 2017
Fancy a cup of scald? - The role of hot beverage burns in paediatric burns admissions in Ireland.
Burns and scalds are preventable injuries in children that typically occur in the home. This study aimed to examine the role of hot beverage scalds in paediatric burn admissions in order to identify key target audiences for future safety strategies. ⋯ Scalds caused 74% of burn injuries; hot beverages accounted for least 33% of these of which 77% were partial thickness and 73% were upper body burns. Effective hot beverage scald prevention strategies, targeted towards caregivers in the home, are required.