Annals of burns and fire disasters
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Ann Burns Fire Disasters · Mar 2009
Burn Injuries in Enugu, Nigeria - Aetiology and Prevention. A Six-year Retrospective Review (January 2000 - December 2005).
Background. Burn injuries frequently occur in our homes and workplaces and during travels. They are a common presentation at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria, which is a regional centre for burns care and for plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and trauma patients. ⋯ Of the scalds, hot water accounted for 89.3% and hot oil 7.7%. As to chemical burns, 84.6% were due to acids, with alkalis, corrosive creams, and others making up the rest. With regard to electrical injury, current passage accounted for 63.2% of cases and flash burns for 36.8%.