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Emergency burn treatment in Denmark.

D Schlager1, K V Iserson

  • 1Section of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson 85724.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Danish burn care utilizes prolonged tap water irrigation, reducing narcotic use for pain. Specialized dressings promote mobility for hand/foot burns, with other burns left open, leading to lower mortality rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical treatment
  • Trauma care
  • Public health

Background:

  • Danish burn treatment protocols have historically incorporated unique methodologies.
  • Current practices aim to optimize patient outcomes and recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe current Danish burn treatment strategies.
  • To highlight the efficacy of these methods in pain management and mortality reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Prolonged tap water irrigation for burn management.
  • Application of specific dressings for burns on hands and feet to maximize mobility.
  • Open dressing for other burn types.

Main Results:

  • Tap water irrigation significantly reduces the need for narcotics in pain management.
  • Specialized dressing techniques enhance functional recovery for extremity burns.
  • Overall mortality rates are observed to be 10% to 15% lower than expected.

Conclusions:

  • The described Danish burn treatment approach is effective in pain control and reducing mortality.
  • Unique elements of Danish burn care, including irrigation and specialized dressings, contribute to favorable patient outcomes.

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