| When and how to perform aeromedical transport of critically burned patients in Northwest China. | |
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PMID: 17980969 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To introduce the experience of aeromedical transport of critically burned patients in Northwest China and to explore the time and conditions of transport. METHODS: From August 1992 to July 2003, eight sorties of aeromedical transport of critically burned patients in Northwest China were analyzed. RESULTS: Eighteen critically burned patients were safely transported to destination. Their total burn surface areas (TBSA) were 49-95%, and their full-thickness burn surface areas were 41-92%. Escharotomies on the chest and extremities were performed in 6 patients and 28 extremities, respectively. All patients were accompanied by inhalation injury. Among them, tracheostomy was carried out in 12 patients with moderate and severe inhalation injury. Of 18 patients, 4 patients were transported with shock and 14 patients were transported after resuscitation. CONCLUSION: It is safe to transport critically burned patients after resuscitation. Furthermore, it is also safe to perform aeromedical transport during shock with caution and good preparation. |
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Authors:
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Yi Liu; Xu-Sheng Zhang; Cheng Zhang; Bin Xiao; Jiang Jiang; Wen-Yan Tian; Jie Liu |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2007-11-05 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries Volume: 34 ISSN: 0305-4179 ISO Abbreviation: Burns Publication Date: 2008 Jun |
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Created Date: 2008-04-21 Completed Date: 2009-02-19 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8913178 Medline TA: Burns Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 543-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Lanzhou General Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu 730050, PR China. liuzhih20002003@yahoo.com.cn |
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Adolescent Adult Air Ambulances* / organization & administration Burns / therapy* China Critical Illness Health Personnel Humans Male Patient Transfer / methods Resuscitation Safety Time Factors Young Adult |
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