Thermal Burns: The Management of Minor Burns

Thermal Burns: The Management of Minor Burns

Feb 20, 2021 | 0 comments

The current ATLS guidelines recommend that all deep-partial and full-thickness burns larger than 20% total body surface area (TBSA) are considered major burns that require resuscitation, while some other sources suggest a lower cut off of 15%. The American Burn...
Thermal Burns: Initial Assessment and Management

Thermal Burns: Initial Assessment and Management

Jan 20, 2021 | 1 comment

The initial assessment of the patient with thermal injuries involves the following steps. There are multiple priorities in a burned patient, and in reality, these are usually managed in parallel or a horizontal manner by a fully trained resuscitation team: Stop the...
Thermal Burns: Background and Pathophysiology

Thermal Burns: Background and Pathophysiology

Dec 20, 2020 | 0 comments

Thermal burns are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, but following the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) basic principles of initial trauma resuscitation and initiating simple emergency measures can significantly minimise their effect. It is estimated...