Should early amputation impact initial fluid therapy algorithms in burns resuscitation? A retrospective analysis using 3D modelling

This study demonstrated that amputation can have an unpredictable effect on burn size that results in a significant deviation from predicted fluid resuscitation volumes. This discrepancy in fluid estimation may cause iatrogenic complications due to over-resuscitation in burn-injured casualties. Combining a more accurate estimation of postamputation burn size with goal-directed fluid therapy during the resuscitation phase should enable burn care teams to optimise patient outcomes.
Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Orthopaedic and trauma surgery, Resuscitation, IT Original article Source Type: research