Burn management. Initial assessment, management, and stabilization.
Burn statistics today reflect a downward trend in occurrence, and many burn injuries are preventable. The outcomes of the injury are greatly influenced by the care received at the scene of the accident and in the emergency department. Initial burn wound assessment and fluid resuscitation, as well as management of associated injuries, pain, and anxiety are critical elements of care and require monitoring by experienced burn team staff members.
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US Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-6315, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D010360:Patient Transfer