Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Burn injuries occur universally and have adversely affected mankind. The present study was conducted to evaluate the cases of burns in general population. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted in the department of general surgery. It included 56 patients of burns of both the genders. Patients were carefully examined and managed in department. Factors such as etiology and degree of burns were noted. Results: Out of 56 patients, males were 32 and females were 24. 1st degree burn was seen in 10 males and 6 females, 2nd degree in 16 males and 8 females, 3rd degree in 4 males and 6 females and 4th degree in 2 males and 4 females. The difference was non- significant (P- 0.2). Conclusion: Authors found that burn cases were commonly seen in males. Maximum patients were of second degree burn. Key words: Burn, injury, Morbidity.