Clinical-epidemiological analysis of HIV positive patients hospitalized in a Burn Therapy Unit

Clinical-epidemiological analysis of HIV positive patients hospitalized in a Burn Therapy Unit

Introduction: HIV infection and burns are common public health issues, especially in low- and middle-income countries. There is a paucity in the literature evaluating the epidemiology of burns hospitalization in HIV patients. This study aims to evaluate the clinical and epidemiological prof...

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Main Authors: Murilo Sgarbi Secanho, Balduino Ferreira de Menezes, Ana Beatriz Pedroso Maciel de Oliveira, Merimar Maria Chequim, Laisa Brandão Carvalho, Weber Ribolli Moragas, Cristiane Rocha, Aristides Augusto Palhares
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2022-06-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
Subjects:
burns
hiv infections
public health
epidemiology
prevalence
burn units
Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/3129/en_v37n2a11.pdf
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Summary:Introduction: HIV infection and burns are common public health issues, especially in low- and middle-income countries. There is a paucity in the literature evaluating the epidemiology of burns hospitalization in HIV patients. This study aims to evaluate the clinical and epidemiological profile of HIV-positive patients hospitalized in a Burn Therapy Unit. Methods: A retrospective analysis of burn patients diagnosed with HIV was performed at the Therapy Unit of the State Hospital of Bauru between 2008 and 2018. Results: 2,364 medical records were reviewed, and 14 (0.6%) patients were diagnosed with HIV. The mean age was 43.1 years. Regarding gender, nine (64.3%) were male, and five (35.7%) were female. The most common mechanism was direct flame in 11 (78.7%) cases. The etiology was alcohol (42.9%) in six patients, in three explosions (21. 5%), and the others were gasoline, cigarettes and contact with exhaustion, all with one (7.1%) case. When the cause of these burns was evaluated, nine (64.3%) were due to accidents, either at work or home, two (14.3%) for attempted murder, one (7.1%) self-extermination, and two (14.3%) cases had no information. Regarding total burn surface area, five (37.5%) had burns of 0-10%, three (21.4%) 11-20% and five (35.7%) greater than 20%, and one was unknown. Four (28.6%) showed airway lesions. Two (14.3%) patients died. Conclusion: The prevalence of burned HIV-positive patients admitted to a specialized unit for this treatment is like the national one, with similar characteristics concerning age and gender.
ISSN:1983-5175
2177-1235

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