Factors associated with mortality in burn patients admitted to Saraburi Hospital.
Keywords:
burn injury, mortality factors, Saraburi Hospital, sepsis, shockAbstract
This study aimed to study the factors associated with mortality among burn patients admitted to Saraburi Hospital. This was a retrospective study using data collected from the medical records of burn patients admitted to Saraburi Hospital between October 1, 2020, and September 30, 2024, totaling 328 cases. The data collection tool was a researcher-developed record form, which was validated for content validity (IOC = 0.79) and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87). Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, t-test, and logistic regression analysis, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: Among 328 patients, 210 (64.02%) were male, with a mean age of 35.3±13.27 years. The mortality rate was 18 cases (5.49%). The most common cause of burns was flame burns (45.73%). Most deceased patients were male (55.56%) with a mean age of 58.24±9.08 years, an average total body surface area burned (%TBSA burn) of 48.69%, and 33.33% had inhalation injury. The leading causes of death were sepsis (50%) and hypovolemic shock (33.33%). Multivariate analysis revealed that age (p=0.003), %TBSA burn (p<0.001), flame burns, and inhalation injury (p=0.038) were significantly associated with mortality.
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