Essentials 1 Effective triage and advances in the treatment of severely burned patients, including judicious fluid resuscitation, control of sepsis, early excision and use of skin substitutes, have made previously lethal burns survivable. 2 Signs of impending or developed laryngeal…
Essentials 1 Neurotrauma is the most common cause of death in trauma. 2 A detailed history of the mechanics of the trauma experienced is invaluable. 3 Secondary brain injury is a major and potentially preventable cause of mortality and long-term…
Essentials 1 Injuries cause 9% of all deaths. 2 Trauma remains the leading cause of death in those aged from 1 to 44 years in the most highly developed countries. The burden of injury is especially high in developing countries.…