The cost of a hot drink scald

Cost-Effectiveness of a Nonpharmacological Intervention in Pediatric Burn Care

“…This cost analysis largely depended on Diagnostic Related Groups, used silver sulfadiazine in the treatment of burn wounds, and was carried out for primarily an adult inpatient population with a mean age of 40 years and mean total body surface area (TBSA) burns of 18.2%. General Diagnostic Related Group and Healthcare Resource Group cost coding provide a generic snapshot of costs and are not sensitive measures for picking up differences across individuals [7].…”

Importance of clothing removal in scalds

“…This is an important social and economic issue since burns sustained by children often require many years of follow-up for scar management and psychosocial support. 10 If preventive measures fail and accidents occur, it is in the best interests of the public to understand how to minimise morbidity.…”

“…The scalding agents (hot water and congee) were boiled to 88ºC and poured onto the model. The underwear was then removed at various times following the 'injury' (10,20,30,60, and 120 seconds). The temperature of the Allevyn was immediately measured at the aforementioned position by the same observer starting from the moment of clothing removal and every 10 seconds thereafter for 2 minutes.…”

The Necessity of Burn Treatment Units

“…Dimick et al estimate that care for burn patients is at least twice as expensive that that for other hospitalized patients (38). Griffiths et al (39) estimated an average cost of £1850 per case for a pediatric minor scald (<10% TBSA). In 2003, 144 children were admitted to the hospital with minor scalds, for a total cost of £266,400.…”