Descriptive analysis of irreversible pyrotechnic powder injuries, Colombia, 2019-2023.
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https://doi.org/10.33610/28059611.168Keywords:
artifacts, burns, wounds and injuries, amputation, risk, deathAbstract
Introduction. The use of pyrotechnic materials is widespread around the world during cultural and religious celebrations. However, contact with these devices poses a significant risk of injury, which can be permanent or even fatal. In Colombia, injuries caused by pyrotechnic materials are considered a public health concern due to the high number of cases reported, particularly during Christmas and New Year festivities. The aim of this study is to describe the trends in irreversible injuries caused by pyrotechnic materials reported to Sivigila in Colombia from 2019 to 2023. Methodology. A descriptive analysis was conducted of injuries that resulted in death, third-degree burns, and amputations, including sociodemographic characteristics and variables related to the circumstances of the injury. Data were processed using Microsoft Excel®. Results. Irreversible injuries accounted for 16,3 % of all reported fireworks-related injuries. Over the five-year period, 750 individuals suffered amputations, 641 sustained third-degree burns, and 22 fatalities were recorded. These injuries predominantly affected young males, with higher incidence rates observed during the COVID-19 pandemic and in regions that have historically reported the highest number of cases. The severity of injuries appears to be associated with the type of pyrotechnic device involved and the activity being performed at the time of the incident.References
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