Contributors to the length-of-stay trajectory in burn-injured patients

Burn patients represent one of the most complex patient groups in hospital care: burn trauma itself leads to the loss of irreplaceable skin and hypermetabolism that dramatically increases the likelihood of in-hospital complications such as infection, sepsis, organ failure, and mortality [1 –3]. In addition, the majority of the hospitalized burn patients suffer from pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and mental health issues further complicating discharge and recovery [4,5]. Greater emphases on the assessment of comorbidities, including psychiatric conditions, are needed to und erstand their influence on the recovery and LOS of burn patients.
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research