Evolving changes in the management of burns and environmental injuries

Surg Clin North Am. 2012 Aug;92(4):959-86, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2012.06.002.

Abstract

Burns and environmental injuries are common as primary or secondary problems in survivors of natural disasters, terrorist incidents, and combat operations. In recent years, intensive military medical experience has resulted in substantial progress in treatment of these important problems. This article reviews practical applications of this new knowledge.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Bandages
  • Burns / diagnosis
  • Burns / rehabilitation
  • Burns / therapy*
  • Critical Care / methods
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Frostbite / diagnosis
  • Frostbite / therapy*
  • Heat Stress Disorders / diagnosis
  • Heat Stress Disorders / etiology
  • Heat Stress Disorders / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Hypothermia / diagnosis
  • Hypothermia / therapy*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Resuscitation / methods
  • Wound Closure Techniques

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local