Thermal Injury in the Pregnant Patient

Abstract

Most reports of pregnant patients with thermal injuries have been descriptions of isolated instances or combined reviews from several large centers. Our experience with 30 consecutively treated pregnant patients with burns over a period of 33 years, 1950 through 1982, is presented herein. Nineteen previously reported instances are also presented. Since resuscitation initial care, burn management and obstetric support may vary from institution to institution, the present study describes a series of patients who were managed at a single burn center and varied only with respect to our evolving knowledge of burn management. The introduction of aminoglycosides, topical chemotherapy and critical care support have all added to the effectiveness of care of the burned patient. (Reprint).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA162058

Entities

People

  • Arthur Mason Jr.
  • Basil A. Pruitt Jr.
  • Brian W. Amy
  • Cleon W. Goodwin
  • William F. McManus

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Blood
  • Blood Flow
  • Burns
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Explosions
  • Fetus
  • Fires
  • Health Services
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Physiological Monitoring
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.
  • Women's Health and Cancer Risk Research: African American Women and Pregnancy Outcomes.