Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Burn injury remains one of the biggest health concerns in the developing world. The present study was conducted to assess cases of burn admitted to surgery department. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 74 cases of burn of both genders. Etiology, total body surface area (TBSA), degree/depth of burns and any associated illness was recorded. Results: Out of 74 patients, males were 30 and females were 44. Etiology of burn was flame burn in 23 cases, hot object in 21, scald burn in 14, electrical burn in 10 and chemical burn in 6 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Maximum number of patients (22) had 10-20% involvement followed by 21-30 % in 17, 31-40% in 15 and 41-50% in 12 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 52% had second degree, 35% had first degree and 13% had third degree burns. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that maximum cases of burn were of second degree seen in females. Key words: Burn, second degree, total surface area