Management of Burns

2019409 citationsReview

Authors

David G. Greenhalgh · Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California

Abstract

The current goal in the care of patients with burns is to improve functional and cosmetic outcomes. Skin care and the toxic effects of smoke inhalation on the lungs are the two major clinical issues. Advances in fluid and metabolic support have improved survival.

Topics & Keywords

Burn Injury Management and Outcomes Wound Healing and Treatments Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 380, Issue 24, pp. 2349-2359

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra1807442

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