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Burn Injury

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid SuccinylcholineHyperkalemiaDifficult AirwayHypovolemiaReduced Cardiac OutputBlood Loss (Excessive)HypothermiaRenal DysfunctionUnstable ElectrolytesSepsisRefractory PainCareful PositioningSkin FragilityAvoid Adhesive DressingsDifficult Vascular AccessOpioid Tolerance

Pathophysiology

Past about 20% total body surface area in an adult, a burn stops being a skin problem. Large-scale destruction of tissue sets off a profound inflammatory response and massive fluid shifts, and the...

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