title: Local and systemic effects of major traumatic wounds.
abstract: Major traumatic wounds cause a chain of complex localized and systemic events. Understanding these physiologic processes, potential complications, and treatment priorities can assist the nurse in facilitating wound healing and optimizing patient outcomes.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Byers
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014945:Wound Healing