Burns: For the non-Burn Clinician

Each year, millions of people of all ages around the world sustain burn injuries resulting from a wide variety of mechanisms. Although the majority are not severe enough to necessitate hospitalization, most will require some form of treatment. The unique pathophysiology of burns involves a complex evolution of numerous contributing factors and is capable of inducing systemic effects. Therefore, it is essential for clinicians to accurately classify burns according to size and depth to develop the most appropriate individualized treatment approach.