Outcome of burns depends on -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Extent of burns * Extent of burns is one of the main predictors of outcomes of burns despite recent advances in burns care. Severe burns i.e. burns more than 40% of total body surface area generally have a poorer outcome.* The various factors influencing the outcome of burns are:a) Extent of burnsb) Depth of burnsc) Timing of first Escharectomy (removes devitalized tissue and hence source of infection)d) Age and medical comorbidities
Extent of burns
Type of resuscitation fluid
Maintenance of airway
Skin grafting
Burns