Tissue perfusion assessment of paediatric burns by laser doppler Imaging (LDI)

Burns are common accidents among the paediatric population and mainly concern children under five years of age or adolescents. They represent the second-highest most common cause of accidental mortality in children. They can be of a diverse nature: thermal, chemical, electrical or by inhalation that accompanies 20-35% of cutaneous burns. The majority of paediatric burns happen at home and in the presence of an adult. The kitchen remains the most common place where accidents occur due to cooking equipment [1]. Lack of regulation is a predisposing factor for accidents referred to as “inevitable”. Hence, the introduction of educational measures (adequate supervision of children, flammable substances kept out of the reach of children and better knowledge of these products), the design of safe appliances and temperature regulation of hot-water outlets have brought a clear reduction in the incidence of accidents [1].