Barradas R
Faculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University and Plastic Surgery Unit, Maputo Central Hospital, Mozambique.
Burns. 1995 May;21(3):191-3. doi: 10.1016/0305-4179(95)80007-b.
This study is based on hospital statistics using 1985 burn patients admitted to Maputo Central Hospital, Maputo, Mozambique, for a period of 42 months (1988-91). On the basis of the results obtained, some suggestions are made for the design of the targets and methods for a preventive strategy for burn injuries in Maputo. Strengthening of preventive measures should occur during the cold season of the year and particularly in the preceding months (March to May). Children under 5 years old would be the main target, particularly the age group 2-3 years. Mothers' and older siblings' education would be the vector and they would be approached through continuing health education activities, regularly carried out at present, and educational programmes in schools. We also propose the use of a simple safety device aimed at preventing burns responsible for the highest lethality. Proposed preventing burns responsible for the highest lethality. Proposed interventions rely on extensive knowledge of the epidemiological parameters influencing the occurrence of burns severe enough to warrant admission to hospital. The beneficial impact of these interventions on hospital workload and economy would probably overcome costs for its implementation.
本研究基于对1985年莫桑比克马普托中心医院收治的1985名烧伤患者进行的为期42个月（1988 - 1991年）的医院统计数据。根据所获结果，对马普托烧伤损伤预防策略的目标和方法设计提出了一些建议。预防措施的加强应在一年中的寒冷季节进行，特别是在之前的几个月（3月至5月）。5岁以下儿童将是主要目标，尤其是2 - 3岁年龄组。母亲和年长兄弟姐妹的教育将是传播途径，将通过目前定期开展的持续健康教育活动以及学校的教育项目来接触他们。我们还提议使用一种简单的安全装置，旨在预防导致最高致死率的烧伤。提议预防导致最高致死率的烧伤。提议的干预措施依赖于对影响严重到足以住院的烧伤发生的流行病学参数的广泛了解。这些干预措施对医院工作量和经济的有益影响可能会超过其实施成本。
