Epidemiological and physiological aspects in the treatment of elderly burned

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Novaes, Maria Rita Carvalho Garbi, Rodrigues, Camila Serra, Novaes, Alice Garbi, Gottems, Leila Bernarda, Reis, Carmélia Matos Santiago
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2018
País:Brasil
Institución:Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Repositorio:Revista Kairós (Online)
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/38210
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/kairos/article/view/38210
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Burns
Treatment
Elderly.
Queimaduras
Tratamento
Idoso.
Quemaduras
Tratamiento
Anciano.
Descripción
Sumario: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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