Sociodemographic profile and pattern of burns cases admitted and autopsied at tertiary care hospital – “a cross-sectional study.”

Abstract

Objectives: 1. To study Sociodemographic Profile and pattern of burns cases admitted and autopsied at Tertiary Care hospital. 2.To study relation between burn injuries and carboxyhaemoglobin levels. 3.To study histopathological changes in kidneys of autopsied cases of burns. viii Materials and Methods: People who fit the eligibility requirements were recruited for the study after receiving institutional ethical approval and written informed consent from participants or their families. They were given an explanation of the study's importance and goal. Data collection included socio-demographic and personal information, along with blood samples for carboxyhaemoglobin level estimation. In cases of burn-related deaths, half of each kidney sent for histopathological examination to document the findings.