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Physiologic differences • Children seem more susceptible to symptomatic bronchospasm than adults • Young infants may have a less mature renal concentrating ability than adults • Young children seem to handle fluid overload…

Fig. 36.1 Escharotomy of the hand is performed by incising the eschar in the intermetacarpal spaces. Care is taken not to unnecessarily sever or expose underlying extensor tendons Patients with…

Fig. 28.1 Compound finger flexion using distance between the fingertip and palmar crease as a measurement of finger ROM at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints. Source: Ellis and Bruton, 2002…

Figs. 47.1 and 47.2 Extensive purpura visible on abdomen on presentation and the final full-thickness eschar prior to debridement Fig. 47.3 Appearance of healed wounds on abdomen Related posts: of…

Q—Fluid filtration rate Kf—Capillary filtration coefficient (capillary surface area x hydraulic conductivity) Pcap—Capillary hydrostatic pressure Pi—Interstitial hydrostatic pressure σ—Reflection coefficient (Permeability) πp—Plasma oncotic pressure πi—Interstitial oncotic pressure After a deep…

Fig. 40.1 Sulfuric acid upper extremity burn 3. Phosphorus Burns caused by phosphorus occur secondary to reacting with the oxygen and its derivatives. It is a frequent agent in wars…

Fig. 38.1 Keloids (upper row) and h ypertrophic scar (bottom row) before (a) and 6 months after (b) four sessions of open spray cryotherapy (two passes of 10 s each) followed by…

Fig. 35.1 Deep partial thickness burns. Aspect before enzymatic debridement Fig. 35.2 Same wound after enzymatic debridement. Note that all dead tissues have been removed with the protection of living…

Fig. 16.1 Graph from Burn Navigator showing current volume (green), Parkland (yellow) and Modified Brooke (bright green) guidelines and projected 24-hour fluid volume A single-center cohort study showed that computerized…

Factors influencing the need for transfer of thermally injured patients Pre-hospital factors Experience treating burn injuries  Knowledge of the treatment of burn injuries  Resources for treating burn injuries  Specialized intensive…