Background: Pediatric burns are reported to be amongst the most prevalent traumatic injuries around the world, most of which occurring in accidental domestic environment, that are preventable. Currently little literature exists regarding pediatric burns in Indian scenario, with this study, we aim to suggest measures that may be taken to prevent burns in children.

Methods: It is a retrospective study of pediatric burns patient under 18 years of age during the period of January 2014 to May 2018 presenting to JIPMER tertiary burn centre. Data was collected from hospital online record system and discharge summaries. Epidemiological data were analysed with children divided into three group’s viz. 0–6 years, 7–12 years, and 13–18 years respectively.

Results: A total of 418 pediatric burn cases were studied. Male and female children were nearly equally affected. 96.4% burns were accidental in aetiology. Scald burn was the most common mode of injury overall (61.48%), whereas thermal & electrical burns were more common in older children. In our study, overall mortality was 15.31%.

Conclusions: Pediatric burns are preventable burns with chronic complication sequel. Aggressive management helps to reduce the mortality and morbidity. This study highlights the aetiology and risk factors for burns in children of different age groups, which help in establishing safety measures. Through a multidisciplinary approach, considerable progress can be made not only in lowering the death rates, but also in achieving the goal of physical, socialand psychological rehabilitation in paediatric burn patients.