![]() ![]() ![]() Facial burns are also present in over 50% of large burns, the vast majority being partial thickness. Facial burns are extremely common, making up at least 30 to 50% of minor to moderate burns. ![]() The face is a psychologically significant area of the body and its disfigurement has been found to have numerous potential psychosocial consequences for patients. Children represent 25 to 50 % of the total burn population and the prevalence of facial burns in children is between 24 and 52 % ( 1). These percentages vary between 27 to 60%, depending on country, the setting and the definition of what constitutes a facial burn. The head and neck region is the most frequent site where a burn injury occurs. We came to the conclusion in our study that surgical treatment minimizes complications and duration of recovery. In our retrospective study we found that facial burns dominated in male gender, liquids and scalds are the most common causes of facial burns in children whereas the flame and electricity were the most common causes of facial burns in adults. Inhalational burns reduce survivability, certainly in adult victim. Management problems – resuscitation, airway maintenance and clinical treatment of facial injuries are compounded if the victim is child. They pose difficulties in pre-hospital resuscitation and are challenge to clinicians managing surviving burn victims in the intensive care setting. Facial and inhalational burns compromise airways. In severe cases there may be soot around the nose and mouth and coughing may produce phlegm that includes ash. First responders check the nostrils for singed hairs. This is due to the possibility of respiratory complications. Facial burns are generally considered severe. ![]()
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