Acute Phase Response in Critically Ill Elderly Burn Patients

Objectives: Survival of elderly burn patients remains unacceptably poor. The acute phase, defined as the first 96 hours after burn, includes the resuscitation period and influences subsequent outcomes and survival. The aim of this study was to determine if the acute phase response post burn injury is significantly different in elderly patients compared with adult patients and to identify elements contributing to adverse outcomes. Design: Cohort study. Setting: Tertiary burn center. Patients: Adult (

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