Increasing ambulatory treatment of pediatric minor burns—The emerging paradigm for burn care in children

ConclusionOlder patients and those with more superficial burns were more likely to be treated as outpatients. Black and non-white Hispanic race was associated with inpatient admission. There is a growing trend toward ambulatory treatment of minor burns in the pediatric population. Further research is needed to assess whether outpatient treatment of pediatric minor burns results in greater readmissions.
Source: Burns - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research