Epidemiological and physiological aspects in the treatment of elderly burned
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2018v21i1p149-167Keywords:
Burns, Treatment, Elderly.Abstract
The objective of this work was to perform a review on the epidemiological, physiological and treatment aspects of the burned elderly. Predominant sites: residence (42-98%), kitchen (17-65%). Main agents: direct fire or flammable liquid (36 to 74%) and scald (17 to 66%). Inhalation Injury: 12-41% of the elderly. Mortality rate: 6 and 65%. A multidisciplinary team must attend the burned elderly patient.
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2018-03-30
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Novaes, M. R. C. G., Rodrigues, C. S., Novaes, A. G., Gottems, L. B., & Reis, C. M. S. (2018). Epidemiological and physiological aspects in the treatment of elderly burned. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 21(1), 149–167. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2018v21i1p149-167
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