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When Palliative Care May Be the Only Option in the Management of Severe Burns: A Case Report Written With the Help of ChatGPT

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of 100% third-degree burns. The patient received full resuscitative measures, but the family was prepared for a poor outcome based on the severe extent of the injuries. After several days of treatment, it became apparent that the patient indeed could not survive the injuries and palliative care was instituted, including mechanical ventilation, fluid therapy, and analgesia. Surgery was not possible without causing major disfigurement, including enucleation of both eyes and amputation of all limbs.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35649

Authors: Akiva Nachshon, Baruch Batzofin, Michael Beil, Peter V van Heerden

Institution: Hadassah Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Burn Injury Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4322732732