Pediatric Burn Patients: Not Little Adults; 2023 Trauma University-Handout: Pediatric Burn Patients: Not Little Adults

Handout: Pediatric Burn Patients: Not Little Adults

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This document discusses pediatric burn patients and emphasizes the importance of recognizing that they are not simply smaller versions of adults. It provides information on the demographics and impact of burn injuries in children, as well as the role of burn centers in patient care. The document also covers the initial evaluation and management of burn patients, including assessing airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure. It outlines criteria for transferring patients to burn centers and discusses the evolution and impact of burn center development. The document also highlights the various types of burn injuries, such as first-degree, second-degree, third-degree, and fourth-degree burns, and discusses techniques for burn wound closure, including surgical excision, skin grafting, and laser therapy. Lastly, the document touches on advanced treatments and reconstruction options for burn patients, such as cultured epithelial autografts and laser therapy.

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