Table 2 Frequencies and percentages of injury and hospitalization details of patients with burns (N = 70)
Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Cause of burn | ||
Gas explosion | 35 | 50.0 |
Acid burn | 5 | 7.1 |
Chemical burn | 14 | 20.0 |
Liquids and steam | 11 | 15.7 |
Electric burn | 5 | 7.1 |
Total burn surface area | ||
10% | 10 | 14.3 |
10–20% | 21 | 30.0 |
20–30% | 39 | 55.7 |
Duration of hospitalization | ||
Less than 1 month | 10 | 14.3 |
1 month | 31 | 44.3 |
2 months | 26 | 37.1 |
3 months | 3 | 4.3 |
Surgical intervention | ||
Debridement | 48 | 68.6 |
Grafting | 22 | 31.4 |