Early Resuscitation and Management of Severe Pediatric Burns
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In brief
In brief
This review addresses the unique pathophysiologic responses of children to severe burn injury and outlines evidence-based approaches to fluid resuscitation, airway management, and wound care. Understanding pediatric-specific differences in burn management is essential for optimizing survival and outcomes in this vulnerable population.
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Publication date: Available online 18 January 2019
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Author(s): Mary K. Arbuthnot, Alejandro V. Garcia
Abstract
Pediatric burns are a leading cause of injury and mortality in children in the United States. Prompt resuscitation and management is vital to survival in severe pediatric burns. Although management principles are similar to their adult counterparts, children have unique pathophysiologic responses to burn injury thus an understanding of the differences in fluid resuscitation requirements, airway management, burn and wound care is essential to optimize their outcomes.