Burn injuries in children and the use of biological dressings.
Burns represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. In this article, a case discussion will serve as a platform for discussing the evaluation and treatment of burns in children. Use of various burn dressings such as hydrocolloids, polyurethane films, hydrogels, biosynthetic skin dressing, and biological dressings will be discussed.
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Bonnie
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Hartstein
Marianne
M
Gausche-Hill
Leopoldo C
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Cancio
D001684:Biological Dressings; D002056:Burns / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans