Table 2 Burn characteristics for those with self-harm, assault and unintentional burns
Characteristics | Self-harm burns (N = 360), n (%) | Assault burns (N = 206), n (%) | Unintentional burns (N = 30,431), n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Burn depth* | |||
 Erythema | 53 (14.7) | 36 (17.5) | 3250 (10.7) |
 Partial thickness | 122 (33.9) | 92 (44.7) | 10,957 (36.0) |
 Full thickness | 106 (29.4) | 38 (18.4) | 4246 (14.0) |
%TBSA * | |||
 0–9% | 253 (70.3) | 128 (62.1) | 13,214 (43.4) |
 10–19% | 12 (3.3) | 16 (7.8) | 1226 (4.0) |
 ≥ 20% | 59 (16.4) | 23 (11.2) | 829 (2.7) |
Burn location | |||
 Head/neck | 56 (15.6) | 70 (34.0) | 6258 (20.6) |
 Torso | 86 (23.9) | 110 (53.4) | 7066 (23.2) |
 Arms/hands | 284 (78.9) | 101 (49.0) | 12,759 (41.9) |
 Legs/feet | 88 (24.4) | 56 (27.2) | 10,393 (34.2) |
 Other | 13 (3.6) | 8 (3.9) | 2867 (9.4) |
Burn cause | |||
 Fire/flame | 301 (83.6) | 102 (49.5) | 10,734 (35.3) |
 Scald | 59 (16.4) | 104 (50.5) | 11,228 (36.9) |
 Other/unknown | 0 | 0 | 8469 (27.8) |