The burn patient as a time-dependent entity: an evidence-based practical guide.

Authors

  • Romero - Arguello O. A Author
  • Meraz - Brenes D. E Author
  • López - Gonzáles J.F Author
  • Iribarren Moreno R., Author
  • J.E González - Aboytes Author
  • J. D Medina – Preciado Author
  • Cepeda - Nieto A. C. Author

Keywords:

Burns; Prehospital Care; Initial Management; Palabras Clave: Quemaduras; atención prehospitalaria; Inhalation Injury; Fluid Resuscitation; Emergency Care.

Abstract

The management of burn patients is time-critical; initial care

directly influences the progression of tissue damage, protein

coagulation, circulatory disturbances, and necrosis. Key

initial interventions include primary assessment using the

ABCDE approach, early analgesia, fluid resuscitation,

evaluation of injury characteristics and extent, and criteria for

timely referral to specialized centers. Thermal burns are the

most prevalent (86%), followed by electrical (4%) and

chemical (3%) burns, with high global annual morbidity and

mortality (11 million affected; 180,000 deaths). It is

proposed, practical algorithm is proposed to standardize

initial management, optimize decision-making, and improve

clinical outcomes for burn patients during the initial care

phase.

 

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Published

2026-08-17

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 36 (2026): Julio-diciembre 2026

Section

Artículos

How to Cite

O. A, R.- A., D. E, M.- B., J.F, L.- G., Moreno R., I., González - Aboytes , J., Medina – Preciado , J. D., & A. C., C.- N. (2026). The burn patient as a time-dependent entity: an evidence-based practical guide. Revista de Ciencias Médicas Torreón, 18(36), 11-18. https://revistas.uadec.mx/cienciasmedicastorreon/article/view/1062