ED Management of Minor Thermal Burns
Core EM
JANUARY 25, 2024
7 86% of burn injuries are thermal burns (as opposed to chemical or electric), with 43% resulting from a direct exposure to fire, 34% from scalding liquid, and 9% from a hot object. 4 Survival rate for all burn injuries is around 97%, which is a notable increase from 75% in the 1960’s.
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