<![CDATA[Death may occur immediately after burns or may get delayed for days & weeks, where burns may not be theactual cause of death; but its sequels & its complications leads to death. In such cases, determination of exactcause of death may be difficult. Hence, this study was aimed to find out the causes of death in burn casesduring autopsy utilizing histopathology and microbiology & its comparison with clinical causes of death. Allcases of burns autopsied at Gandhi Medical College & associated Hamidia Hospital Bhopal, for a period of1.6 years were included in the study.Out of 100 cases included, 45 (45.00%) showed the cause of death as septicemia, followed by hypovolemicshock in 30 (30.00%) cases, hypovolemic shock with acute renal failure seen in 4% cases. Bronchopneumoniawas seen in 29% cases, out of which 12% cases were associated with septicemia. Multiple Organ Failurewith septicemia was seen in 11% cases and in 2 (2.00%) cases of spot death; cause was neurogenic shockwith asphyxia.On histopathological examination, lungs revealed congestion and alveolar edema in 48% cases; Livershowed sinusoidal congestion in (39 %) cases; Kidneys showed hydropic degeneration of tubules in 62 %cases; being the most common findings. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the commonest isolate, 61% in bloodand 47% in pus culture.So, there is need of strict and 100% implementation of aseptic measures in burnwards, along with adequate supply of appropriate drugs specially antibiotics to the all hospitals.]]>
