Aim: This study aims to retrospectively evaluate the clinical characteristics, anesthesia management, and postoperative outcomes of pediatric burn patients who underwent surgical interventions under anesthesia in an operating room setting. Methods: Medical records of 43 pediatric patients under 18 years of age who were operated on due to burns between August 8, 2018, and December 31, 2024, at Karabük Training and Research Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic data, burn etiology and surface area, type of anesthesia, airway management, intraoperative complications, postoperative analgesia, and discharge status were analyzed. Results: The mean age of the patients was 4.4 years, and 58.1% were male. The average total burn surface area was 7.9%, with scald burns being the most common cause (75%). General anesthesia (50%) and sedation (47.7%) were the most frequently used anesthesia techniques. Mask (47.7%) and laryngeal mask airway (27.3%) were the preferred airway management methods. No anesthesia-related complications were reported. Paracetamol (76.7%) was the most commonly used analgesic, and the postoperative complication rate was limited to 16.3%. All patients were discharged in good condition. Conclusion: Surgical interventions performed under anesthesia in pediatric burn patients can be managed safely and effectively. The anesthesia protocols used in this study were associated with favorable intraoperative and postoperative outcomes. These findings may guide similar clinical practices and contribute to the development of standardized treatment protocols for pediatric burn care.
Kenan Kart (Tue,) studied this question.