Principles of Critical Care, 3e > Part X. The Surgical Patient > Chapter 98. Burns: Resuscitation Phase (0 to 36 Hours) Robert H. Demling, Leslie Desanti

Key Points

"Care of the burn patient has improved dramatically over the past 10 to 15 years, resulting in a marked decrease in mortality and morbidity, as well as improved functional outcome. The major reason for this improvement is the multidisciplinary approach by a team that has the clinical decision-making skills, experience, and scientific background to render care in a manner that avoids the predictable pitfalls while also maintaining critical care monitoring. A burn center is the best environment to provide this care...."