Update in Pediatric Burn Care

Purpose of the ReviewBurn injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. This review article will attempt to provide the most up-to-date information on pediatric burn care.Recent FindingsScald burns are the most common cause of thermal injury in pediatric patients. Resuscitation and wound care are essential in the initial management. However, there is tremendous variability in practice among burn centers. There is a general decrease in hospitalization for children with burn injuries, but morbidity remains high, such as infections, hypertrophic scarring, and insufficient donor tissue. In addition to wound complications, a hypermetabolic state is also observed in pediatric patients and has been shown to have long-lasting effects. The use of dermal substrates and laser therapy are promising areas of research to improve outcomes.Most literature on burn care is within the adult population. Future research with prospective studies will allow for advances in pediatric burn care.