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Quick Tip: Scald Burn Assessment in Geriatric Patients

This statement in a recent CDC MMWR caught my eye, “Adults aged ≥65 years have a worse prognosis than younger patients after scald burns because of age-related factors and comorbid medical conditions, and they are subject to more extensive medical treatment than younger adults.” When assessing burn patients – of any age – remember assessing […]