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Objective: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) represents a major cause of morbidity in surgical patients. Controversial reports exist on the incidence of DVT in burn patients. We report our experience over a 10-year period. Methods: Patients admitted to our Burn Unit over the period 1991-2001 and diagnosed with DVT were identified. Their records were retrospectively reviewed for demographic factors, extent...
The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of diagnosed sinusitis and the effect of diagnosis and treatment on the outcome in critically ill burn victims.Chart analysis of 84 consecutive burn victims requiring mechanical ventilation for greater than 7 days was performed.Sinusitis was diagnosed in 13/84 patients (15%). There was no difference in age or total body surface area burned, or...
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