Burns Caused by Bioethanol Fireplaces: A Prospective Epidemiological Analysis in a Referral Burn Unit in Bogotá, Colombia (2020-2025).
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| Title: | Burns Caused by Bioethanol Fireplaces: A Prospective Epidemiological Analysis in a Referral Burn Unit in Bogotá, Colombia (2020-2025). |
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| Alternate Title: | Quemaduras por chimeneas de bioetanol: análisis epidemiológico prospectivo de una unidad de referencia de Bogotá, Colombia (2020-2025). Queimaduras por lareiras de bioetanol: análise epidemiológica prospectiva em uma unidade de referência em queimados em Bogotá, Colômbia (2020-2025). |
| Authors: | Ávila Álvarez, Albert Alejandro1 (AUTHOR) alejandroavila2010@gmail.com, Páez-Figueroa, Jenny Carolina1 (AUTHOR), Méndez Guarnizo, Luis Fernando1 (AUTHOR), Teherán, Aníbal A.2 (AUTHOR), Navarrete Aldana, Norberto1 (AUTHOR), Fernández Bernal, Federico1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Universitas Médica. 2025, Vol. 66, p1-8. 8p. |
| Subjects: | FIREPLACES, PUBLIC health, BIOMASS energy, FLAME, SURGERY, MORTALITY, EPIDEMIOLOGY |
| Geographic Terms: | COLOMBIA, BOGOTA (Colombia) |
| Abstract (English): | Introduction : Bioethanol fireplace burns represent an emerging public health issue associated with decorative devices using volatile fuels, posing severe injury risks. Objective : To describe clinical, demographic, and contextual characteristics of patients with bioethanol fireplace burns treated at a specialized burn unit in Bogotá. Methodology : Prospective, observational, and analytical study of all cases (n=24) between January/2020 and June/2025. Clinical, sociodemographic, and contextual variables were analyzed. Descriptive statistics, survival analysis, and quadratic regression were applied. Results : Median age was 40 years (IQR: 25–42); 66.7 % were men. Surgery was required in 50 %, mechanical ventilation in 25 %. The mortality rate was 16.7 %. Infections were present in 41.7 %. Most injuries occurred during ignition (75 %) and one-third had delayed hospital admission. Frequent ICD-10 codes: T311, T312, T315, T270, Y260, X040. Conclusion : Bioethanol burns are severe and increasing. Regulatory action, public education, and safer product designs are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): | Introducción : Las quemaduras por chimeneas de bioetanol constituyen una problemática emergente de salud pública, derivada del uso de dispositivos decorativos con combustibles altamente volátiles. Estas lesiones tienden a ser graves y están en aumento. Objetivo : Describir las características clínicas, demográficas y contextuales de pacientes con quemaduras por chimeneas de bioetanol atendidos en una unidad especializada en Bogotá. Metodología : Estudio prospectivo, observacional y analítico de los pacientes (n = 24) atendidos entre enero de 2020 y junio de 2025. Se analizaron variables clínicas, sociodemográficas y contextuales. Se aplicó estadística descriptiva, análisis de supervivencia y regresión cuadrática. Resultados : La mediana de edad fue 40 años (RIQ: 25-42); el 66,7 % eran hombres. El 50 % requirió cirugía, y el 25 %, ventilación mecánica. La mortalidad fue del 16,7 %. El 41,7 % presentó infecciones. El 75 % de los casos ocurrió al encender el dispositivo, y un tercio tuvo ingreso hospitalario tardío. Los códigos CIE-10 más frecuentes fueron T311, T312, T315, T270, Y260 y X040. Conclusiones : Estas quemaduras presentan alta severidad y requieren una respuesta multisectorial con enfoque regulatorio, educativo y de rediseño de dispositivos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Portuguese): | Introdução: Queimaduras por lareiras de bioetanol são um problema emergente de saúde pública, associadas a dispositivos decorativos com combustíveis altamente voláteis. Objetivo: Descrever características clínicas, demográficas e contextuais dos pacientes queimados por lareiras de bioetanol atendidos em uma unidade especializada em Bogotá, Colômbia. Metodologia: Estudo prospectivo, observacional e analítico com todos os casos (n = 24) entre janeiro de 2020 e junho de 2025. Foram aplicadas estatísticas descritivas, análise de sobrevivência e regressão quadrática. Resultados: Mediana de idade: 40 anos (RIQ: 25-42); 66,7 % eram homens. A cirurgia foi necessária em 50 %, e ventilação mecânica, em 25 %. A letalidade foi de 16,7 %. As infecções estiveram em 41,7 %. A maioria dos eventos (75 %) ocorreu durante o acendimento. Códigos CIE-10: T311, T312, T315, T270, Y260, X040. Conclusão: Lesões graves requerem gestão clínica especializada e ações regulatórias urgentes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Introduction : Bioethanol fireplace burns represent an emerging public health issue associated with decorative devices using volatile fuels, posing severe injury risks. Objective : To describe clinical, demographic, and contextual characteristics of patients with bioethanol fireplace burns treated at a specialized burn unit in Bogotá. Methodology : Prospective, observational, and analytical study of all cases (n=24) between January/2020 and June/2025. Clinical, sociodemographic, and contextual variables were analyzed. Descriptive statistics, survival analysis, and quadratic regression were applied. Results : Median age was 40 years (IQR: 25–42); 66.7 % were men. Surgery was required in 50 %, mechanical ventilation in 25 %. The mortality rate was 16.7 %. Infections were present in 41.7 %. Most injuries occurred during ignition (75 %) and one-third had delayed hospital admission. Frequent ICD-10 codes: T311, T312, T315, T270, Y260, X040. Conclusion : Bioethanol burns are severe and increasing. Regulatory action, public education, and safer product designs are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00419095 |
| DOI: | 10.11144/Javeriana.umed66.bcbf |
