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An Evidence-Based Approach To Pediatric Burns
January 2009
Abstract
Despite reports of a decline in incidence, burns remain among the most common injuries presenting to emergency departments, and they continue to result in significant morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Due to the potential for negative outcomes, the emergency practitioner must be knowledgeable about appropriate care of the child with both major and minor burns. An evidence-based review of the evaluation and management of burn injuries in the emergency department is presented in this issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice.
Despite reports of a decline in incidence, burns remain among the most common injuries presenting to emergency departments, and they continue to result in significant morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Due to the potential for negative outcomes, the emergency practitioner must be knowledgeable about appropriate care of the child with both major and minor burns. An evidence-based review of the evaluation and management of burn injuries in the emergency department is presented in this issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice.
Table Of Contents:
- » Download Full Topic PDF
- » Authors And Peer Reviewers
- » Practice Recommendations (key points from the issue)
- » Case Presentation
- » Epidemiology
- » Pathophysiology
- » Differential Diagnosis
- » Prehospital Care
- » ED Evaluation
- » Diagnostic Studies
- » Treatment
- » Special Circumstances
- » Controversies/Cutting Edge
- » Cost-Effective Strategies
- » Disposition
- » Summary
- » Key Points
- » Pitfalls To Avoid
- » Clinical Pathway For The Treatment Of Pediatric Burns
- » Tables and Figures
- » References
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