A 94-year-old patient with severe burns: a case report / 世界急诊医学杂志（英文）

ABSTRACT

@#Burns often happen unexpectedly and have the potential to cause death, lifelong disfigurement and dysfunction.[1] According to the depth of the burn wound and extent of affected burned body surface area, burns are classified as mild or severe. Mild burns usually refer to burns that encompass less than 10% of the total body surface area (TBSA), mainly superficial burns. Severe burns are defined as TBSA >10% in elderly patients, TBSA>20% in adults, and TBSA>30% in children.[2] Burn injuries, particularly severe burns, are accompanied by an immune and inflammatory response, metabolic changes and distributive shock that can be challenging to manage and can lead to multiple organ failure.[3] Therefore, burn care providers face many challenges, including acute and critical care management, long-term care, and rehabilitation. Here, we report a 94-year-old patient with severe burns who recovered well and was discharged from the hospital in a wheelchair.