most common cause of death in burn patients
Burn A number of complications may occur, with infections being the most common.[2] In order of frequency, potential complications include: pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections and respiratory failure.[2] Risk factors for infection include: burns of more than 30% TBSA, full-thickness burns, extremes of age (young or old), or burns involving the legs or perineum.[74] Pneumonia occurs particularly commonly in those with inhalation injuries.[14]