Burn Injuries: Burn Depth, Physiopathology and Type of Burns

A significant burn injury is a serious and mortal event. The most important threat to life is hypovolemic shock with complex pathophysiologic mechanisms. Burn depth is classified as first, second, or third degree. Local inflammatory response results a vasodilatation and an increase in vascular perme...

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Main Author: Kemalettin Koltka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2011-07-01
Series:Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.yogunbakimderg.com/article_2597/Burn-Injuries-Burn-Depth-Physiopathology-And-Type-Of-Burns