Pediatric fluid resuscitation after thermal injury.
Fluid resuscitation after thermal injury in a child or infant can pose a set of unique and significant challenges. Many approaches to fluid resuscitation of children after burns exist, and most are nonevidence based. This review will highlight the important concepts involved in pediatric fluid resuscitation from thermal injury.
Schulman
Carl I
CI
DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Burns, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Burn Center, Miami, Florida 33101, USA. cschulman@miami.edu
King
David R
DR
D002056:Burns / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002059:Burns, Inhalation / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003102:Colloids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000517:prevention & control; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D055370:Lung Injury; D010372:Pediatrics; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
D003102:Colloids