In today’s world, how we look is important and something that gains more and more attention both for males and females is their body definition. Although physiologically, females have more subcutaneous issue that gives them a more curvilinear look, today’s…
Introduction Skin is the first immune defense mechanism and functions as a barrier against microorganisms. Infections are a significant problem once open wounds compromise this barrier. According to the U.S. National Burn Repository, the four leading causes of burn morbidity…
Introduction Advances in the resuscitation of burn patients have greatly improved survival so that death from burn shock has become uncommon. In the 21st century, prompt functional recovery for the burn patient hinges on proper early management of the burn…
Note: The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors, and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense. Introduction Burns…
Note: The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors, and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense. Introduction and…
Introduction Advances in trauma and burn management over the past three decades have resulted in improved survival and reduced morbidity from major burns. The cost of such care, however, is high; it requires conservation of resources such that only a…
Introduction Many small burn injuries can be treated in the outpatient clinic once it is determined that there are no other injuries, complicating medical problems, or suspicion of abuse. As with burn care in the hospital setting, the goals of…
Disclaimer: The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors, and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense. Introduction Mass…
Introduction Prevention is the cure for the epidemic disease of injury. Burns are one of the most devastating of all injuries and a major global public health issue. Treatment of burn injuries has historically received more focus than burn prevention,…
Introduction In 2014, approximately 200,000 deaths occurred in the United States from all injuries, and 31 million sustained nonfatal injuries. In a population of 318,857,056 persons, this represents a per capita death rate from injury of 0.063% (or approximately 6…