Outcome of burns depends on -
Extent of burns
Type of resuscitation fluid
Maintenance of airway
Skin grafting
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
Burns