Pre-hospital Care in Burn Patients Presenting to Tertiary Care Centers of Nepal

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06779500

Enrollment

196

Registered

2025-01-16

Start date

2021-11-12

Completion date

2022-07-15

Last updated

2025-01-16

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Conditions

Burns

Keywords

Burn injuries, Burn resuscitation, Pre-hospital care

Brief summary

This cross-sectional study investigates pre-hospital practices among burn patients presenting to a tertiary care center in Nepal. It examines first aid measures, timelines to medical care, resuscitation protocols, and factors contributing to delays. Findings aim to highlight gaps in burn care and inform strategies to improve patient outcomes and management practices in resource-limited settings.

Detailed description

Burn injuries are a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, contributing significantly to morbidity and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost. This study focuses on understanding the pre-hospital care practices among burn patients in Nepal, a region with limited burn care resources and high incidence rates. Using structured interviews and clinical data, the study explores the type and adequacy of first aid provided, factors influencing delays in accessing tertiary care, and the effectiveness of initial resuscitation. By identifying gaps in awareness, infrastructure, and healthcare delivery, the study seeks to propose actionable recommendations for enhancing burn care systems and improving outcomes for burn patients in Nepal.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds admitted to the study site with a primary diagnosis of burn injuries.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with life-threatening injuries accompanying burns. * Patients with a documented history of prior burn injuries. * Individuals who decline to provide informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Documentation of First Aid Practices Among Burn Patients	within 1st hour of burn	This outcome evaluates the initial first aid measures applied by burn patients or their caregivers before reaching a tertiary care center, including the type, adequacy, and timing of interventions.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Resuscitation Received in the First 24 Hours	First 24 hours after injury.	Assesses the type, volume, and adequacy of resuscitation fluids administered within the initial 24-hour period following the burn injury.

Countries

Nepal

Outcome results