Predictors of withdrawal of life support after burn injury

According to the American Burn Association, over 480,000 patients receive hospital and emergency room treatment for burns annually [1]. It is estimated that there were 3390 fire related civilian deaths in the United States in 2016, the highest number recorded since 2008 [2]. Many of these deaths will occur in the hospital following a decision to withhold or withdraw life sustaining treatment.
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research