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Severe burns
Severe burns
Severe burns are significant injuries involving extensive damage to the skin and underlying tissues. They are commonly classified as partial-thickness or full-thickness burns. Causes include thermal, electrical, chemical, or radiation exposure. These injuries can lead to fluid loss, infection, and systemic complications such as shock. Early assessment and appropriate severe burns treatment are critical to reduce morbidity and mortality. Manipal Hospitals offers advanced, multidisciplinary burn care and emergency management services.
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Request a CallbackSymptoms of Severe burns
Symptoms of severe burns include intense pain, blistering, charred or pale skin, swelling, and loss of sensation in deeper burns. Patients may also develop signs of shock, such as low blood pressure, rapid pulse, and confusion.
How We Diagnose Severe burns
Diagnosis of severe burns involves clinical assessment of burn depth, extent, and total body surface area (TBSA) affected. To determine the size of the burn, the “Rule of Nines” is commonly used. Vital signs and laboratory tests are performed to assess fluid status and organ functionality. Doctors may also recommend additional investigations to evaluate inhalation injury or associated trauma.
Treatment Options
The initial management focuses on airway stabilisation, fluid resuscitation, and wound care. Severe burns treatment may include pain management, infection control, and surgical interventions such as debridement or skin grafting to promote healing and restore function.
What to Expect
Patients seeking severe burns treatment at Manipal Hospitals receive immediate and comprehensive care to stabilise their condition and prevent complications. Doctors follow advanced trauma and burn care protocols. This includes airway protection, breathing support, and fluid resuscitation using established formulas such as the Parkland formula.
After initial stabilisation, doctors assess burn depth and extent in detail to guide further management. Wound care includes cleaning, debridement, and appropriate dressings to prevent infection and promote healing. In many cases, severe burn treatment involves surgical procedures such as early excision and skin grafting to improve outcomes.
Patients may require intensive care monitoring, especially if large areas are affected or if complications such as inhalation injury are present. Nutritional support, pain management, and infection prevention are essential components of ongoing care.
Rehabilitation plays a vital role in recovery and includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and scar management. Long-term follow-up helps restore function, minimise complications, and improve quality of life.
Consult our Experts
FAQs
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What causes severe burns?
Severe burns are commonly caused by exposure to fire, hot liquids, electricity, chemicals, or radiation. Severity depends on the duration and intensity of exposure, as well as the depth and extent of tissue damage.
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What complications can occur with severe burns?
Severe burns ccomplications include infection, fluid loss, hypovolemic shock, organ failure, and scarring. Inhalation injury and sepsis are serious risks that require prompt and specialised medical management.
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Is surgery always required for severe burns?
No, not all severe burns require surgery. However, many deep burns benefit from procedures such as debridement and skin grafting to promote healing and improve functional and cosmetic outcomes.
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When should someone seek emergency care for burns?
Emergency care is required for deep burns, burns involving large areas, or burns affecting the face, airway, hands, feet, or genitals. Burns caused by electricity or chemicals, also need immediate medical attention.
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What is the role of rehabilitation after severe burns?
Rehabilitation after severe burns helps restore mobility, prevent contractures, and improve functional outcomes. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and scar management techniques support recovery and enhance long-term quality of life.
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