Abstract

Although thermal injuries during pregnancy are uncommon, this damaging and delicate situation requires appropriate management and a multidisciplinary approach to provide optimal care for both the mother and the fetus. Systematic research was performed, and relevant data were analyzed from the literature, according to the PRISMA guidelines. This article emphasizes the importance of fetal age and burn severity in guiding therapeutic decisions and appropriate management. It also provides tables summarizing key information. The fetal survival before 28 weeks of gestation depends on the mother; however, after 32 weeks, fetal survival becomes increasingly safe, and the principle of fetal extraction is recommended for more severe burns.

Keywords: Burns; Pregnancy; Injury; Feto-maternal outcome

Highlights

a) The association of pregnancy with burn injuries is extremely challenging and requires careful management.
b) Maternal prognosis depends mainly on burn surface area, and fetal prognosis also depends on gestational age.
c) In extensive burns, extraction of the fetus as early as possible, after 32 weeks of gestation.