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Seasonal Impact In Admissions And Burn Profiles In A Desert Burn Unit, Syed F. Saquib, Joseph T. Carroll, Paul J. Chestovich
Seasonal Impact In Admissions And Burn Profiles In A Desert Burn Unit, Syed F. Saquib, Joseph T. Carroll, Paul J. Chestovich
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In much of the world, pattern of burn injuries can vary depending on the season. This study examines the seasonal impact of admissions, acuity, mortality, and resource utilization at an accredited burn center located in a desert climate. It is a retrospective analysis of patients admitted from March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2019 for acute burns. Patients were categorized into four groups according to each season based on their date of admission: Spring (March, April, May), Summer (June, July, August), Fall (September, October, November), and Winter (December, January, February).
A total of 1519 patients were included. 1016 were male …