According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that each year
approximately 11 million people suffer from burn wounds, 180,000 of whom die because of …

Burn injuries are the most severe and physically debilitating injuries affecting almost every
organ system resulting in high mortality and morbidity. Excision of early burn wounds and …

Severe burn injuries are the most traumatic and physically debilitating injuries affecting
nearly every organ system and leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Early burn …

Optimal treatment of burn victims requires deep understanding of the profound
pathophysiological changes occurring locally and systemically after injury. Accurate …

Man has dressed wounds since life began many millions of years ago. Since this time many
materials have been devised for the intention of dressing wounds. This review indicates the …

Background An acute burn wound is a complex and evolving injury. Extensive burns
produce systemic consequences, in addition to local tissue damage. Treatment of partial …

Burn wounds are one of the main causes of skin damage. Based on World Health
Organization statistics, almost 300 000 people worldwide die of burns each year. In severe …

OBJECTIVE: Using Internet polling to classify characteristics of a burn wound dressing
considered as “ideal” by burn care specialists for small sized burns (< 20% TBSA) …

Advances in burn care have accelerated within the last 50 years. The principal modalities of
and approaches to burn treatment include dressings, antimicrobials, fluid resuscitation, burn …

Burns are the most extensive forms of soft tissue injuries occasionally resulting in extensive
and deep wounds and death. Burns can lead to severe mental and emotional distress …