title: Evolving changes in the management of burns and environmental injuries.
abstract: Burns and environmental injuries are common as primary or secondary problems in survivors of natural disasters, terrorist incidents, and combat operations. In recent years, intensive military medical experience has resulted in substantial progress in treatment of these important problems. This article reviews practical applications of this new knowledge.
authors: U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, 3698 Chambers Pass, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6315, USA.
authors: Leopoldo C
authors: LC
authors: Cancio
authors: Jonathan B
authors: JB
authors: Lundy
authors: Robert L
authors: RL
authors: Sheridan
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D001458:Bandages; D002056:Burns / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D005627:Frostbite / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D018882:Heat Stress Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods; D058106:Wound Closure Techniques
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local