Pediatric fluid resuscitation after thermal injury

J Craniofac Surg. 2008 Jul;19(4):910-2. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318175b566.

Abstract

Fluid resuscitation after thermal injury in a child or infant can pose a set of unique and significant challenges. Many approaches to fluid resuscitation of children after burns exist, and most are nonevidence based. This review will highlight the important concepts involved in pediatric fluid resuscitation from thermal injury.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Burns / physiopathology
  • Burns / therapy*
  • Burns, Inhalation / physiopathology
  • Burns, Inhalation / therapy
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Colloids / administration & dosage
  • Compartment Syndromes / prevention & control
  • Fluid Therapy / adverse effects
  • Fluid Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Lung Injury
  • Pediatrics
  • Resuscitation / methods*
  • Water-Electrolyte Balance

Substances

  • Colloids