title: [Burns among the elderly. Occurrence, causes, local treatment].
abstract: Burns in geriatric patients carry a grave prognosis. Reduced thickness of the skin and reduced mobility make older persons susceptible to deep burns. First-aid treatment is insufficient in most instances and generally, there is a delay in seeking medical treatment. Pre-existing degenerative diseases may account for numerous complications and a prolonged course. Accidents at home are most common. It is assumed that most of these could be prevented if proper precautions are taken. Our experiences from treatment of 85 geriatric burn patients at the Red Cross Clinic, Oslo, prompted the present study. We discuss various aspects of problems to geriatric patients.
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Dahl
authors.forename: O M
authors.initials: OM
authors.lastname: Ugland
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002056:Burns / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009664:Norway / Q000453:epidemiology; D015595:Skin Aging
vernacular_title: Brannskader hos eldre. Forekomst, årsker, lokalbehandling.