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Severe Burn Injury in a Swine Model for Clinical Dressing Assessment
Published on: November 6, 2018
Management of burn injuries during pregnancy
S S Guo1, J S Greenspoon, A M Kahn
1Department of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90073, USA.
Summary
Pregnancy burns are rare but serious. Prompt medical care, including fluid resuscitation and oxygen, improves outcomes for both mother and baby, with early delivery recommended in the third trimester.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Burn Surgery
Background:
- Pregnancy involves significant physiological changes, making burns a complex injury.
- Existing literature on burns during pregnancy is limited and often outdated, not reflecting current medical standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review outcomes of burn injuries in pregnant patients.
- To propose evidence-based management recommendations for burns during pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of eight patients with burn injuries during pregnancy.
- Analysis of total body surface area (TBSA) burned, maternal and fetal outcomes, and management strategies.
Main Results:
- All eight patients survived their burn injuries.
- Seven out of eight patients delivered healthy infants; one severely burned patient's child developed cerebral palsy.
- Burn severity (TBSA) ranged from 1% to 85%.
Conclusions:
- Aggressive fluid resuscitation, oxygen support, and early mechanical ventilation are crucial.
- Early pregnancy testing and prompt treatment for venous thrombosis and sepsis are recommended.
- Consideration for early fetal delivery in the third trimester is advised for optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.
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