Accession Number:

ADA614644

Title:

Burn Injuries in Children and the Use of Biological Dressings

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

ARMY INST OF SURGICAL RESEARCH FORT SAM HOUSTON TX

Personal Author(s):

• Hartstein, Bonnie
• Gausche-Hill, Marianne
• Cancio, Leopoldo C.

Report Date:

2013-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

11.0

Abstract:

Burns represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. In this article, a case discussion will serve as a platform for discussing the evaluation and treatment of burns in children. Use of various burn dressings such as hydrocolloids, polyurethane films, hydrogels, biosynthetic skin dressing, and biological dressings will be discussed.

Descriptors:

• *BURNS(INJURIES)
• *CHILDREN
• *DRESSINGS
• HEALING
• MORBIDITY
• PEDIATRICS

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE