The Emergency Management and Treatment of Severe Burns

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The Emergency Management and Treatment of Severe Burns

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Burn injuries continue to cause morbidity and mortality internationally. Despite international collaborations and preventative measures, there are still many cases reported in high- and low-income countries. The treatment of these patients is often protracted and requires extensive resources. The adequate resuscitation of these patients coupled with meticulous wound care can have a huge impact on their outcome. The authors present a simple guideline for the initial management of severe burns ...

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Date created

2011-01-01

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Melanie Stander / Lee Alan Wallis

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Emergency Medicine International

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/161375

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Medical emergencies / Critical care / Intensive care / First aid

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