Acute burns

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000 Jun;105(7):2482-92; quiz 2493; discussion 2494.

Abstract

Burn injuries are complex cutaneous traumas cared for by many plastic surgeons. Care is stratified by burn size, depth, and associated injuries. Advances in surgical technique, wound care, and bioengineered skin have resulted in excellent outcomes for most burn survivors. Moderate burn injuries can be treated effectively by an interested and experienced plastic surgeon.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Burns / complications
  • Burns / physiopathology*
  • Burns / surgery
  • Burns / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Fasciotomy
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Nutritional Support
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Sepsis / etiology
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Smoke Inhalation Injury