A systematic study of emergency strategies for skin healing after pediatric burns: a comprehensive review and a multidisciplinary perspective

TL;DR

This paper reviews current emergency treatments for pediatric burns and suggests ways to improve care using new therapies.

Contribution

The study systematically reviews emergency strategies for pediatric burns and proposes future approaches using advanced therapy medicinal products.

Findings

Current emergency treatment strategies for pediatric burns show variability and opportunities for improvement.

Six studies were identified that focus on emergency interventions specifically for children with burns.

The review highlights the need for novel therapies and better resource management in pediatric burn care.

Abstract

Burn injuries are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric populations. Our study aims to provide an in-depth overview of the current emergency treatment strategies for dermal injuries in children. While advances in burn care have led to improved outcomes for patients with dermal injuries, there remains considerable variability in treatment approaches, and numerous opportunities exist to enhance patient care through the adoption of novel therapies and more effective management of healthcare resources. Children with severe burns often experience profound physiological changes that can result in a range of complications, including infections, fluid and metabolism imbalance due to increased catabolism and protein requirements. Our systematic review focuses on emergency treatment approaches that have demonstrated direct application in pediatric burn care. To this aim, we consulted the scientific databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library, selecting n = 6 studies that outline the emergency therapeutic approach used in the pediatric setting after a burn, highlighting the most widely adopted techniques and their clinical applications. Study selection was guided by defined eligibility criteria; only original articles published in English that investigated emergency interventions in pediatric populations (0 to 17 years) were considered. Studies were excluded if they involved subjects over 17 years of age, focused on conditions unrelated to burns, employed in vitro or in vivo models, or were review articles. Through a comprehensive examination of these approaches, our study aims to identify areas for improvement and potential advancements in pediatric burn management, suggesting possible future approaches based on Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) storage approaches.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13052-025-02066-9.

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