Usually presents with prodrome for 2–3 days of fever, flu-like illness and malaise Features can be described as those affecting: the skin, mucous membranes (involvement is characteristic of SJS / TEN) and extra-cutaneous sites Skin Initial Phase:Erythematous, dusky...
Usually presents with prodrome for 2–3 days of fever, flu-like illness and malaise Features can be described as those affecting: the skin, mucous membranes (involvement is characteristic of SJS / TEN) and extra-cutaneous sites Skin Initial Phase:Erythematous, dusky...
The SCORTEN is a validated scoring system to predict mortality This should be scored within 24 hours of admission. Age >40 Malignancy Initial area greater >10% Heart rate >120 Serum urea >10 Serum glucose >14 Serum bicarbonate <20 Score 0-1 2 3 4 5...
Key PrinciplesEarly recognition and withdrawal of offending agentsMultidisciplinary supportive care in burns centreStrict infection control as per BAD guidelines Initial Resuscitation & Supportive Care ABC approach treating abnormalities as found:May require...
