Upper Extremity Burns in the Developing World: A Neglected Epidemic.
Hand Clin
; 35(4): 457-466, 2019 11.
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ABSTRACT
Burns are devastating injuries that cause significant morbidity, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life. Advances in care have improved survival and functional outcomes; however, burns remain a major public health problem in developing countries. More than 95% of burns occur in low- and middle-income countries, where access to basic health care is limited. The upper extremity is involved in the majority of severe burn injuries. The purpose of this article is to review upper extremity burn epidemiology, risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment options in resource-limited settings.
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Assunto principal:
Queimaduras
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Extremidade Superior
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Países em Desenvolvimento
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Hand Clin
Assunto da revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article