Burn and Hypertension: How Are They Related?

Authors

  • Fatemeh Mohammadyari School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
  • Morteza Biabani Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
  • Behrad Nematollahi Students’ Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Maryam Soleimani Student Research Committee, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
  • Morteza Sohbatzadeh School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
  • Sarvin Sadreddini Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
  • Reyhaneh Shoorizadeh School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Sepideh Shavysi Student Research Committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
  • Sepehr Olangian-Tehrani School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/aacc.v9i4.13528

Keywords:

Burn injury; Hypertension; Acute Kidney Injury; Acute Lung Injury; Heart Failure; Electrolyte Imbalances; Intra-abdominal Hypertension; Children

Abstract

Background: A burn tissue injury is one of the most severe forms of trauma which results in severe life-threatening disturbances. Burn injury has many morbid complications, so it needs a multi-disciplinary care team according to the burn center to reduce its mortality and morbidity.

Methods: This article aims to review drawbacks and complications associated with the burning injury including Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Acute lung injury, Heart Failure, Electrolyte imbalance, intra-abdominal hypertension in children and adult burn patients, and recent challenging treatments.

Results: Improved understanding of the pathophysiology of burn-induced complications can contribute to organizing a well-treatment plan, which leads to improved outcomes.

Conclusions: Herein, the evidence available on the management of all burn induced-complications is summarized.

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Published

2023-09-02

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Volume (9) issue (4)

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