| Are parents in the UK equipped to provide adequate burns first aid? | |
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PMID: 22030439 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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AIM: Simple first aid following a burn injury has been shown to improve outcome. With this in mind, a prospective study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge of burns first aid amongst parents in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This information was used to identify which aspects of burn first aid need to be highlighted in an education campaign and who the target audience should be. A simple mnemonic is suggested to assist parental education on the topic. METHODS: Parents attending outpatient clinics at Sheffield Children's Hospital were interviewed and asked about the first aid they would provide for a child with a large scald. Removal of hot clothes and jewellery; application of cold water for 10-20min; obtaining medical advice; and covering the burn with a plastic film or clean cloth were all considered to be ideal responses. Variations in responses in relation to the age and ethnicity of the parent were noted. RESULTS: One hundred and eighty eight parents were included in the questionnaire. Of these, 81% (n=152) were white British and 20% (n=36) were from other ethnic groups. Only 10% (n=18) of all respondent would give all the ideal first aid steps. Less than 40% (n=73) of parents questioned would remove hot clothes and jewellery. There was no significant difference in responses between ethnic groups when assessing knowledge of the need to remove hot soaked clothing. Although 73% (n=137) of parents would run the burn under cool water, only 35% (n=66) would cool the burn for an adequate length of time. White British parents were significantly more likely to run cool water over the burn, and to continue this for the recommended 10-20min. Whilst 88% (n=165) of parents would seek medical attention, this was significantly less in parents under 20 years old. Finally, 92% (n=173) of parents would protect the wound with appropriate dressings, but of note, 26% (n=9) of parents from minority ethnic groups would potentially impair burn healing by using inappropriate dressings and topical agents including butter, milk, cooking oil and toothpaste. CONCLUSIONS: The questionnaire findings highlighted the need for improved parental awareness of burns first aid. This was across all ethnic groups and ages questioned. In particular, knowledge of appropriate cooling times and the use of inappropriate dressings were highlighted as areas for concern. Ideal burns first aid measures were summarised with the mnemonic STOP-Strip clothes, turn on the tap for 10min, organise help, put on plastic film. This mnemonic is to be used in a pilot educational campaign in the Sheffield area, with possible expansion nationwide. |
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Hamish E Graham; Sarah E Bache; Preetha Muthayya; Julie Baker; David R Ralston |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-10-24 |
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Title: Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries Volume: - ISSN: 1879-1409 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Oct |
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Created Date: 2011-10-27 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8913178 Medline TA: Burns Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7AU, United Kingdom. |
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