Risk Flame injuries accounted for 43% of all burn cases from 2003 to 2012. 70,000 flame injuries requiring treatment over same 10-y period. Approximately 70% of injuries are accidental and nonwork related. Approximately 70% of injuries occur at home. Perioperative…
Risk Low-voltage burns (<1000 V) commonly occur in children at home. High-voltage burns (≥1000 V) are more common in adults and characteristically occur in outdoor environments near power sources and lines. Lightning electrical burns carry highest rate of mortality and…
Risk From 1999 to 2008, 3% of all reported burn injuries. Risk increases with age: 1% of burn injuries from birth to age 16; 3.7% from 20–30; and 5% from 30–50, according to the National Burn Repository Report on Data…