Does the estimation of burn extent at admission differ from the assessment at discharge?
Introduction: Estimation of total body surface area (TBSA) burnt and burn depth are among the most central parts of acute burn assessment/treatment as they determine the level and type of care needed. Traditional methods for determining burn extent on admission often lead to inaccurate estimations,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-06-01
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Series: | Scars, Burns & Healing |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/20595131211019403 |