The Analysis of Burns Due to an Explosion in a School Laboratory

Abstract

ABSTRACT Introduction: Explosions in laboratories usually affect more than one person and chemical, flame and inhalation burns occur in these people. The study involved a retrospective review of burn admission of patients to Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Kartal Educating and Educating Hospital Burn C enter due to laboratory explosion in Istanbul. Methods: The clinical data evaluated included the patient's age and sex, the depth of the burn injury, the total burned surface area, the distribution of the burn areas and treatment. Six patients were admitted to hospital with flame burns caused by lab explosion on the elementary school in Istanbul. Patients consisting of 2 males and 4 females. Results: Mean age of patients were 14,3 (11­-28 years). Mean total burned surface area was 18.3 %(5%-45%). Two patients were treated in burn intensive care unit due to inhalation injuries. Mean length of stay in burn unit was 12 days (2-36 days). Outcome included; 4 discharges, 2 transferred out to other wards and no patient died but 2 children were operated for 3 times for reconstruction of keloids and contractures and they were followed up for 5 years. Psychologic support to these children and their parents were given because of the stress disorder and the scars occurred in them. Conclusion: Take the necessary precautions so as to prevent these avoidable complications. We must promote some changes in education of teachers in this issue and in first aid and preventive measures such as using eyeglasses, protective clothes and gloves.

Keywords

• pediatrik yanık
• patlama
• laboratuar kazaları
• okul kazaları
• pediatric burn
• explosion
• laboratory accidents
• school accidents