Thermal Injury in Newborns and Infants within the First 6 Months of Life
Background: The skin of newborns is very thin and sensitive to burns. In this age group, the mortality rate is very high. Burns account for approximately 2 million injuries annually in the United States alone out of which 500,000 cases need medical treatment and 100,000 cases require hospitalization...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2020-05-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Neonatology |
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Online Access: | http://ijn.mums.ac.ir/article_15633_78a424c547e9b18ea2d145baaecf9db3.pdf |