Gepost in: Trauma en brandwonden
Pathophysiology and types of burns
Understanding the pathophysiology of a burn injury is important for effective management. In addition, different causes lead to different injury patterns, which require different management. It is therefore important to understand how a burn was caused and what kind of physiological response it will induce.
Auteur(s):
Shehan Hettiaratchy, specialist registrar in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Peter Dziewulski, consultant burns and plastic surgeon
Publicatie:
BMJ 2004; 328 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.328.7453.1427 (Published 10 June 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;328:1427