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Acute and Chronic Thermal Burn Evaluation and Management

Nicholas J. Walker, Kevin C. King  1
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Acute and Chronic Thermal Burn Evaluation and Management

Nicholas J. Walker et al.
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Excerpt

Thermal burns are a significant cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. They can lead to debilitating, lifelong injuries and have a serious psychological and economic impact. With proper treatment, successful functional and emotional recovery is possible. After reviewing this article, the reader should be familiar with basic approaches to burn care, the underlying pathophysiology of thermal injuries, and the interprofessional effort required for successful post-operative care.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Nicholas Walker declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Kevin King declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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