Abstract :
Burn injuries are a significant public health concern in developing countries like India, where limited healthcare resources contribute to high mortality rates. Prognostic scoring systems, such as the Belgium Outcome of Burn Injury (BOBI) score, have been developed to predict mortality and guide clinical decision-making. However, their applicability in resource-constrained settings remains underexplored. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the BOBI score in predicting mortality among burn patients in such contexts.To assess the reliability of the BOBI score and other burn prognostic systems in predicting mortality among burn patients in resource-limited settings, focusing on bedside risk assessment, patient counselling, and resource optimization. This case study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in South India after obtaining ethical committee approval. A 7-year-old male patient with a 7% total body surface area (TBSA) scald burn involving the genitalia, bilateral thighs, and lower abdomen was assessed using the BOBI scoring system. Mortality predictions were based on parameters such as age, TBSA affected, and the presence of inhalation injury.The patient's BOBI score indicated a mortality risk of 0.1%. This low risk was attributed to favorable parameters, including age (
Keyword :
Belgium outcome of burn injury (BOBI), Burn patients, Abbreviated Burn Severity Index (ABSI)