Burn treatment in a new burn unit in Gizan, Saudi Arabia.
During the 2 years and 9 months when a new burn unit was under Danish leadership, 348 admitted patients were treated. Exposure treatment and Ringer's lactate were used for burn shock. Due to lack of blood, infections and discharge against medical advice, only 106 patients had operations. Fifty-six patients died from their burns and concomitant diseases, 44 of these were women, often with very extensive burns. Our results are comparable to those reported from departments in similar geographic areas. The special problems in treatment are discussed.
Larsen
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King Fahd Central Hospital, Gizan, Saudi Arabia.
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Ghali
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Hall
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002053:Burn Units; D002056:Burns / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012529:Saudi Arabia