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Burns is a major problem in India. The treatment of Burns is extremely expensive. The outcome is uncertain inspite of best of treatment. Hence Prevention of Burns is much easier than treatment of Burns
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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.
Thank you