Current status of burn resuscitation

Authors
Yowler, CJ Fratianne, RB
Citation
Cj. Yowler et Rb. Fratianne, Current status of burn resuscitation, CLIN PLAST, 27(1), 2000, pp. 1
Citations number
38
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
CLINICS IN PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00941298 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-1298(200001)27:1<1:CSOBR>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
The ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) of initial management of the crit ically-ill burn patient are reviewed. Indications for intubation, managemen t of carbon monoxide poisoning, and the initial management of smoke inhalat ion are reviewed. An in-depth review of fluid administration discusses curr ent controversies and potential complications of the initial resuscitation.