
pmid: 23692944
Burns are a leading cause of accidental injury and death. The American Burn Association statistics from 2001 to 2010 show that 68% of burns happen at home, 44% are from fires/flames, and 60% to 70% happen to white men. Smoke inhalation is the leading cause of adult death caused by fires. A patient with a 78% total body surface area burn has a 50% chance of survival. Burn injuries are described in terms of causative agents, depth, and severity. Crucial treatments for people with burns include assessment, stabilization, transfer to a burn unit, and fluid resuscitation.
Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Critical Care, Water-Electrolyte Balance, Compartment Syndromes, Fasciotomy, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Wound Infection, Fluid Therapy, Humans, Burns
Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Critical Care, Water-Electrolyte Balance, Compartment Syndromes, Fasciotomy, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Wound Infection, Fluid Therapy, Humans, Burns
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