Resuscitation of burned patients

Abstract

Extensive burns can cause significant morbidity and high mortality, determined by both the injuries themselves and the quality of the initial resuscitation measures applied to the patient. If adequate, such measures can prevent the worsening of the burn and, consequently, they can improve the prognosis for the patient. The objective of this review was to compile information that may help resuscitation teams to improve the care of burned patients, looking for lower mortality and less frequent sequels and complications. The Pubmed database was reviewed searching for studies made on the subject from 2000 to 2007, using the key words “Resuscitation” and “Burn”. Some articles published before 2000 were also included because they were considered relevant for understanding this subject.