Characteristics and outcome of burned children admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit

Conclusion: Scalding burns are quite frequent and are associated with high morbidity. Mortality is associated with the amount of burned body surface and the presence of inhalation injury. Special emphasis should be given to accidents involving fire, reinforcing proper diagnosis and treatment of inhalation injury.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research