Effect of primary admission to burn centers on the outcomes of severely burned patients

Burns represent a special form of severe trauma which can negatively affect nearly every organ system [1]. Despite considerable advances regarding intensive care at burn centers, severe burns remain associated with high long-term morbidity- and mortality rates [2,3]. On a global scale, current estimates indicate that annually about 6 million patients worldwide need medical treatment for various extends of burns [4]. Depending on the local circumstances, the majority of burn victims receive initial care at local hospitals prior to transfer to a burn center or are entirely treated at non-specialized peripheral hospitals [4 –6].

Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - February 17, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Denis Ehrl, Paul I. Heidekrueger, Milomir Ninkovic, P. Niclas Broer Source Type: research