Special considerations in the management of pediatric upper extremity and hand burns.
Pediatric patients account for approximately one third of all burn patients in the United States, with upper extremity or hand involvement in most admitted burn patients. Specialized management and care of pediatric burn patients optimizes functional outcomes. Common mechanisms of injury are discussed. Acute and long-term care aspects of pediatric upper extremity and hand burns require unique considerations. Diagnosis, treatment, and management of upper extremity and hand burns are discussed in detail with respect to the pediatric population.
Birchenough
Shawn A
SA
Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA. sab6k@virginia.edu
Gampper
Thomas J
TJ
Morgan
Raymond F
RF
D000293:Adolescent; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010372:Pediatrics; D014218:Triage / Q000379:methods