A study of Some Medico-Legal Aspects of Fatal Burn Cases Admitted to Menofia University Hospital over Five Years "A Retrospective Study"

Background: Burns are considered among the most devastating injuries facing healthcare organizationsglobally. Low- and middle-income countries have high incidence.
Objectives: To evaluate cases of fatal burns admitted to Menoufia University Hospital, Egypt over five years (starting from the first of January 2013 to the end of December 2017). Results:The total number of burn deaths was 113case. Males slightly outnumbered females. Victims with the age group between 20-40years were most affected followed by thoseless than 10years (35.4% and 28.3%respectively). The majority of cases were from rural areas, had more than 50% of burnt total body surface area, burn occurred mainly indoors, with accidental manner (96.5%) and mainly due to flame (85%). Septicemia was the leading cause of death. There was a statistically significant difference as regards duration of survival in relation to burnt total body surface area and cause of death. Recommendations: Mass education of the public should be done about safety instructions to reduce the incidence of burn injuries especially indoors. Availability of selected burn centers and detailed recording of data are mandatory.