Burn patient brought to the emergency department. Upon examination, he was found dead. What could be the possible cause:
Ans. (B) Hypoxia As per forensic medicine books- Most common cause of death out of all is hypovolemic shock. Earliest cause of death is asphyxia > neurogenic shock. Late cause of death is sepsis. Resuscitation Formulas Formula Crystalloid Volume Colloid Volume Free Water Parkland 1.2 mL/kg per % TBSA burn when Age is > 14 years 2. 3 mL/kg per % TBSA burn when Age is < 14 years but >1 year 3. 3 mL/kg per % TBSA burn when Age is <1 year and Weight is < 30 kg ADD Dextrose as maintenance fluid. 4. Deep Burns- 4 mL/kg per % TBSA burn until Urine is clear and U/Output is 1-1.5 ml/kg/hr. None None Brooke 1.5 mL/kg per % TBSA burn 0.5 mL/kg per % TBSA burn 2.0 L Galveston (pediatric) 5000 mL/m2 burned area + 1500 mL/m2 total area None None
Sepsis
Hypoxia
Malnutrition
Neurogenic shock