Challenges in Burns Management in a Tertiary Care Center in Albania
Introduction: Burn injuries represent a significant public health concern globally, with a substantial impact on morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of burn injuries in Albania. It highlights t...
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| author | Vladimir Filaj Ester Tabaku Ina Kola Ferdiola Gjonaj Vilma Tafilaj Henri Drinjak |
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| description | Introduction: Burn injuries represent a significant public health concern globally, with a substantial impact on morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
This study provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of burn injuries in Albania. It highlights the critical need for targeted interventions to reduce the incidence and severity of burns in the population.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study examined burn patients at the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at Mother Teresa University Hospital Center in Tirana from January 2022 to January 2024. Data were collected from medical records in Tirana, Albania. Formal approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Mother Teresa Hospital. The data were recorded in Excel and analyzed using the SPSS statistics program.
Results: This retrospective cohort study included 303 burn patients admitted between January 2022 and January 2024. Data on patient demographics, burn causes, total body surface area (TBSA), and burn severity were collected and analyzed using SPSS software.
The mean patient age was 36.1 years, with children aged 0-10 most affected, especially 2-year-olds. The youngest patient was seven months old, and the oldest was 89. Male patients comprised 60.7% of the cohort. The leading cause of burns was scalding from hot liquids (39.9%), followed by flames (20.4%) and electrical burns (8.2%). The average TBSA affected was 23.06%. The mortality rate was 7.3%.
Conclusion: Burn injuries present significant physical and psychological challenges. Despite advancements in burn care, the importance of preventive measures and public awareness campaigns must be addressed. These remain the most effective strategies to reduce burn incidence and severity. These findings underscore Albania's need for improved burn prevention and public safety initiatives.
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| spelling | doaj-art-2942272334d144cdbd986718b15af23e2025-01-19T14:24:42ZengAlbanian Society for Trauma and Emergency SurgeryAlbanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery2521-87782616-49222025-01-019110.32391/ajtes.v9i1.418Challenges in Burns Management in a Tertiary Care Center in AlbaniaVladimir Filaj0Ester Tabaku1Ina Kola2Ferdiola Gjonaj3Vilma Tafilaj4Henri Drinjak5Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, "Mother Theresa" University Hospital, Tirana,Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, "Mother Theresa" University Hospital, Tirana"Champs Elysee" Surgical Clinic, Tirana, AlbaniaFaculty of Technical Medical Sciences, University of Medicine, Tirana, AlbaniaDepartment of Burn & Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Center “Mother Theresa “, Tirana, ALBANIADepartment of Burn & Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Center “Mother Theresa “, Tirana, ALBANIAIntroduction: Burn injuries represent a significant public health concern globally, with a substantial impact on morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of burn injuries in Albania. It highlights the critical need for targeted interventions to reduce the incidence and severity of burns in the population. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study examined burn patients at the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at Mother Teresa University Hospital Center in Tirana from January 2022 to January 2024. Data were collected from medical records in Tirana, Albania. Formal approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Mother Teresa Hospital. The data were recorded in Excel and analyzed using the SPSS statistics program. Results: This retrospective cohort study included 303 burn patients admitted between January 2022 and January 2024. Data on patient demographics, burn causes, total body surface area (TBSA), and burn severity were collected and analyzed using SPSS software. The mean patient age was 36.1 years, with children aged 0-10 most affected, especially 2-year-olds. The youngest patient was seven months old, and the oldest was 89. Male patients comprised 60.7% of the cohort. The leading cause of burns was scalding from hot liquids (39.9%), followed by flames (20.4%) and electrical burns (8.2%). The average TBSA affected was 23.06%. The mortality rate was 7.3%. Conclusion: Burn injuries present significant physical and psychological challenges. Despite advancements in burn care, the importance of preventive measures and public awareness campaigns must be addressed. These remain the most effective strategies to reduce burn incidence and severity. These findings underscore Albania's need for improved burn prevention and public safety initiatives. http://journal.astes.org.al/AJTES/index.php/AJTES/article/view/418burnsbody surface areaburn causesmortality |
| spellingShingle | Vladimir Filaj Ester Tabaku Ina Kola Ferdiola Gjonaj Vilma Tafilaj Henri Drinjak Challenges in Burns Management in a Tertiary Care Center in Albania Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery burns body surface area burn causes mortality |
| title | Challenges in Burns Management in a Tertiary Care Center in Albania |
| title_full | Challenges in Burns Management in a Tertiary Care Center in Albania |
| title_fullStr | Challenges in Burns Management in a Tertiary Care Center in Albania |
| title_full_unstemmed | Challenges in Burns Management in a Tertiary Care Center in Albania |
| title_short | Challenges in Burns Management in a Tertiary Care Center in Albania |
| title_sort | challenges in burns management in a tertiary care center in albania |
| topic | burns body surface area burn causes mortality |
| url | http://journal.astes.org.al/AJTES/index.php/AJTES/article/view/418 |
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