title: Pediatric burns.
abstract: Burns are the second most common cause of death in childhood. More than half of pediatric burns are partial-thickness scald burns; the majority occur in the kitchen. Generally, minor burns may be treated on an outpatient basis, while moderate burns are treated in a community hospital. Children with major burns should be transferred to a regional burn unit as soon as possible after stabilization, provision of fluids and, if necessary, intubation.
authors: University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville.
authors: J D
authors: JD
authors: Stuart
authors: J G
authors: JG
authors: Kenney
authors: R F
authors: RF
authors: Morgan
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002056:Burns / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology