Comprehensive Care for Burn Patients
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Burn injuries represent a primary public health concern with significant global and personal repercussions. These injuries can create complex and potentially life-threatening situations that require advanced care. This review delves into the epidemiology, significance, and state-of-the-art treatments for burn injuries. It covers definitions, risk factors, complications, and various management strategies. The discussion highlights recent advancements in burn care, such as early wound excision, fluid resuscitation, infection control, and rehabilitation support. Emphasis is placed on the evolving research landscape in burn treatment, which aims to improve patient outcomes. The article underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing burn patients and the ongoing need for research to enhance the quality of life for burn survivors.
Authors: Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, General Surgery. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social., Ruiz Velasco-Cisneros Roberto A., Bracamontes-Gutierrez Juan C., Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, General Surgery. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social., Acosta- Sandoval Marcos A., Instituto Jalisciense de Cirugía Reconstructiva. Plastic Surgery. Secretaría de Salud Jalisco., Leiva-Rodríguez Leslie E., Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, General Surgery. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social., Siordia-Cruz Nahomi S., Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, General Surgery. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social., Guerrero-Andrade Alicia, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Vascular Surgery. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social., Banuelos-Castro Deisy R., Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, General Surgery. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social., Romero-Rodríguez Alex D., Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, General Surgery. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social., Zavala-Mejía Jacob J., Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, General Surgery. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social., Hernández-Olivera Ericel, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, General Surgery. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4401595262