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Macau Periodical Index (澳門期刊論文索引)

Author
Ng, Kwok-Keung; Ghau, Kin-Wah; Lau, Mei-Yee
Title
Management of paediatric thermal injury in ICU: A signle center experience
Journal Name
澳門醫學雜誌
Pub. Info
2002年6月26日, Vol.2, No.1/2, pp. 7-9
Keyword
Child;Thermal injury;Burn;Scald;Intensive care
Abstract
Object: Thermal injury is a common cause of serious injury in children. To review the management of thermal injury in children in PICU. Methods : A retrospective review of records of children admitted into paediatric in tensive care unit for thermal injury in Kwong Wah Hospital from 7/96 to 12/99. Resultsl Eight children were identified and all but one suffered from scald. Initial management of children with thermal injury was discussed. Conclusion : Scald is the commonest severe thermal injury in this department. A multi-disciplinary approach is required. Paragraph Headings: 1. Introduction 2. Kwong Wah Hospital Data 3. Review of management in PICU 3.1. Fluid therapy 3.2. wound management 3.3. Infection 3.4. Sedation and pain control 3.5. Nutrition 3.6. Psychological trauma 4. Conclusion Tables: 1. Age distribution of thermal injury children