The leading causes of death after burn injury in a single pediatric burn center

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Authors

Felicia Williams · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

David N. Herndon · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Hal K. Hawkins · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Jong O. Lee · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Robert A. Cox · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Gabriela A. Kulp · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Abstract

Sepsis is the leading cause of death after burn injury. Multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria now account for the bulk of deaths due to sepsis. Further improvement in survival may require improved strategies to deal with this problem.

Topics & Keywords

Burn Injury Management and Outcomes Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Disaster Response and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Critical Care

Volume 13, Issue 6, pp. R183-R183

DOI: 10.1186/cc8170

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