CD Skripsi
Gambaran Karakteristik Pasien Luka Bakar Listrik Di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Arifin Achmad Provinsi Riau Periode 2019–2023
Electrical burns are injuries caused by electric current passing through the body, which can burn tissues and disrupt the function of internal organs. Although electrical burn incidents are less common than other types of burns, they can lead to death and severe complications despite having a small burn area. This highlights the need for greater attention to electrical burns. This study is a descriptive research using a cross-sectional method to examine the characteristics of electrical burn patients at Arifin Achmad Regional General Hospital, Riau Province, during the period of 2019–2023. The research utilized 48 medical records of patients who met the inclusion criteria. Among the 48 electrical burn patients, the largest age group was 18-40 years (60.4%). The most common cause of electrical burns was high voltage injury (HVI) due to accidents. Electrical burn patients treated at Arifin Achmad Hospital had an average burn area of 10%, with a combination of second and third-degree burns. The majority of patients were hospitalized for more than two weeks. In this study, electrical burn patients most frequently experienced extracardiac complications, with the highest incidence of amputations. Out of 48 electrical burn patients at Arifin Achmad Hospital, two individuals died (4.2%). These findings emphasize the importance of public education on electrical safety, improved workplace supervisions and regulations, and comprehensive patient management to prevent electrical injuries and minimize complications.
Keywords: Burns, Electrical burns, Complications
Tidak tersedia versi lain