Tag Shawn P. Fagan

Plastic Surgery

Exfoliative Diseases of the Integument and Soft Tissue Necrotizing Infections

Introduction Acute, severe, exfoliative and necrotizing diseases of skin and underlying structures may cause significant morbidity and mortality in the afflicted patient. The problems associated with these diseases, such as wound infection, sepsis, inadequate nutrition, and pain, are similar to…

Total Burn Care
January 24, 2024

Plastic Surgery

Care of the Burned Pregnant Patient

Introduction Approximately 8% of women experience trauma during their pregnancies. Trauma in pregnancy is the most common cause of nonobstetric-related death; more generally, trauma is the leading cause of death in the age group under 40 in the United States.…

Total Burn Care
January 24, 2024

Plastic Surgery

Acute Renal Failure in Association with Thermal Injury

Introduction Acute renal dysfunction represents a critical complication of an acute thermal injury and is associated with a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. Currently, the incidence of acute renal failure (ARF) in burn patients varies between 0.5% and 30%,…

Total Burn Care
January 24, 2024