BURNS PREVENTIONDr. Sunil Keswani

National Burns CentreAiroli, Navi mumbai

Burns are a global, but solvable Health crisisPrimary prevention involves prevention of a

condition before its onset.Primary prevention helps avoid suffering,

cost and burden associated with the disease.It is typically the best and most cost effective

type of health care.

Magnitude of ProblemIndia records 70 lakh burn injury cases annually Of which 1.4 lakh people die every year. Around 70% of all burn injuries occur in the most

productive age group (15-35 yrs). Around four out of five burnt cases are women

and children. As many as 80% of cases admitted are a

result of accidents at kitchen-related accidents.

Source: Union Ministry of Health (Govt. of India) Reported by Times of India

Burns treatment is very expensive and a life changing trauma.Majority of burns patients are from lower

socio economic strata of society, hence it makes the treatment even more difficult.

The post burn life of burns survivor is never the same- socially, economically, mentally and physically.

SO in such case BURNS PREVENTION IS THE

ONLY WAY OUT TO REDUCE THE BURNS INCIDENCE IN INDIA

The Risk factorsFactors Huma

n Factors

Agent or Vehicle

Physical Environment

Socio-cultural Environment

Pre-Event

Event

Post –Event

Agent“Chulha” “Kerosine stove”

Physical environment - Slums

Physical environment-Overcrowded Places

Physical environment-Overcrowded Places

Physical environment-Unsafe electrical wiring

Socioeconomic environment- Poverty

Problems in India

National Preventive programme for Burns !!!Data !!!Lack of funding.

Factors Human Factors

Agent or Vehicle

Physical Environment

Socio-cultural Environment

Pre-Event EDUCATION

FLOOR COOKING

Event

Post –Event

The Haddon Matrix

EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, ENFORCEMENT(LEGISLATION)

BURNS PREVENTION PROGRAM•Based on years of experience•Based on research data

Knowledge

•Efficient and dedicated people•Doctors, medical social workers , Program Coordinators

Team Building

•Awareness programs, Distribution of awareness materials•Feed back to improve the program.

Reaching out to community

Schools

Colleges

NGOsPublic places

Local Commun

ity BURNS PREVENTION

AT DIFFERENT LEVELS

BURNS PREVENTION PROGRAM

School Level School Level

NGO level

College level Community level

Medical Students level

Burns Prevention program at Industry level

LECTURE WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE ENGINEERS, MEDICAL OFFICERS & WORKERS OF HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORP. LTD

Areas of Burns Prevention:Kitchen Burn SafetyBathroom Burn SafetyElectrical Burn SafetyChemical Burn safetyFirecracker burn safetyVehicular Burn safetyLightening burn safetyInfant Burn safetyDos’ and Don'ts’ In case of FireDos’ and Don'ts’ In case of Burn

80% burns accidents in women and Children happen in Kitchen

Control temperature of hot water

Wear Slippers, Respect ElectricityNo table cloths below hot liquids

Temperature check of microwave heated fluids/food

Stay away from trees and water during lightening

Don’t light crackers in Hand

Don’t rub eyes after chemical injury

Never open a hot radiator cap

Remove constricting materials after burns

In case of Burns, Don’t run; Lie and roll Don’t use lift in case of fire

Pour water over burns

Challenge..Funding •No National Burns Prevention Program

Manpower •Lack of Dedicated Human Resource for Awareness

Communication •Many problems in Reaching out to Community

Solution:Each School to teach its students about burns

Prevention.Incorporation of Burns Prevention program

into school curriculum.Individual NGO to target the locality.Use of Social Network site life Facebook,

Twitter.

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