Geriatric Burn Care, Challenges and Opportunities in a Tertiary Care Centre in North India

Background: Burn injuries pose unique challenges in geriatric patients due to age-related physiological changes and comorbidities. Aims and Objectives: To analyze geriatric burn admissions (≥60 years), TBSA patterns, sources of burns, and mortality trends over 3 years. Materials and Methods: Retrospective analysis of 91 geriatric burn patients admitted 2021–2024, categorized by TBSA (<30%, 31–50%, 51–70%, 71–100%) and burn sources. Results: Mean age 68 years, male preponderance (56%), bonfire leading cause (31 cases). Highest mortality in 31–50% TBSA (30 cases); increasing trend in high-TBSA burns. Conclusion: Geriatric burns show preventable domestic causes and rising severity; targeted prevention and multidisciplinary care are essential.