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Comparison of burn related admissions between Period 1 (confinement period) and Period 2 (control period).
| Period 1 | Period 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Nº of admissions (n) | 37 | 39 |
| Mean age (years) | 36 | 42.6 |
| % of women | 50% | 52.4% |
| % of adults | 59.4% | 79.4% |
| Mean % of TBSA burned | 11.30% | 10% |
| Major burns (%)a | 19% | 18% |
| Scalds (%) | 48.6% | 48.70% |
| Flame (%) | 40.50% | 41% |
| Work related burns (%) | 5.40% | 5.10% |
| Surgical procedure (%) | 59.50% | 61.50% |
| Mean length hospital stay (days) | 15.9 | 18.8 |
>15% of TBSA affected.
