Burns within the South African context

Tshepang Arthur Motsepe

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20251199

Authors

Tshepang Arthur Motsepe Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20251199

Keywords:

Burns, South Africa, Trauma, Hypermetabolism

Abstract

Burn injuries are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with significant physical and psychological sequelae. The application of trauma resuscitation principles can substantially reduce the impact of these injuries. In South Africa, their incidence is closely linked to socioeconomic factors and their management requires a coordinated multidisciplinary approach.

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