Current Concepts in the Medical Management of the Pediatric Burn Patient

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Management of the pediatric burn patient involves a careful, multi-faceted approach in order to meet treatment goals. Due to advances in surgical and medical care, mortality and morbidities can be minimized. This chapter seeks to address current advances which allow practitioners to provide excellent systemic care.

Recent Findings

Judicious fluid management of children with severe burn injury can improve the respiratory outcome measures of these children. A multi-modal approach to pain and sedation can improve the neurologic status of severely burned children.

Summary

Children with significant burn injury can have the most favorable outcomes when the principles of skillful critical care are applied. Systemic critical care based on the best evidence available not only improves survival rates but also improves quality of life for these delicate patients.

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