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Multiple trauma and the burn patient.

G F Purdue1, J L Hunt

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas 75235-9031.

American Journal of Surgery
|December 1, 1989
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Caring for burn patients with multiple trauma requires a comprehensive approach. Early orthopedic fixation and a multidisciplinary team are crucial for managing these complex, high-morbidity injuries effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Burn Care
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Multiple trauma significantly complicates burn patient care.
  • Burn injuries can impede the diagnosis and treatment of trauma patients.
  • Co-occurring injuries necessitate specialized management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and characteristics of nonburn trauma in acute burn admissions.
  • To identify the impact of associated injuries on patient morbidity.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of early orthopedic intervention in managing combined injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 3,550 consecutive acute burn admissions.
  • Identification and classification of 176 patients with nonburn trauma.

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  • Categorization of injury types, including orthopedic, soft-tissue, head, thoracic, and abdominal trauma.

    • Main Results:

    • 70% of injuries resulted from motor vehicle accidents, fires, electrical burns, scalds, or explosions.
    • 80 patients sustained orthopedic injuries, with unstable fractures significantly contributing to morbidity.
    • Head, thoracic, and abdominal injuries were also prevalent in this cohort.

    Conclusions:

    • Unstable orthopedic injuries are a primary cause of morbidity in burn patients with trauma.
    • Early internal and external fixation of orthopedic injuries facilitates optimal mobilization and wound care.
    • Recognizing the potential for multiple injuries and adopting a team-based approach are paramount for effective patient management.