Pediatric Trauma: Module 5

Burn - Types

Burns are the third leading cause of injury-related deaths of children age 9 and younger. These injuries can affect all organ systems depending on the type, size and severity of the burn. Types of burn include thermal, chemical, electrical and radiation.

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Scalds from hot liquids (younder children).
Flame burns (older children and teens).
Immersion burns (usually associated with child abuse).

Usually caused by strong acids or bases, caustic compounds.

Usually caused by a shock or an uncontrolled short circuit.
May produce no external burns, but can create significant internal injury and cardiac arrhythmias.

Exposure to UV light, most common is sunburn.
Also caused by exposure to radioactive materials.