Case report: Some pitfalls in burns management: illustrative case reports with a discussion on ways to improve the outcome of treatment

Abstract

We present two females with severe, mainly full thickness burns, who have developed gross deformities due to inadequate treatment of their bums. Early referral to major centres with the technical expertise and material resources to manage such complicated injuries will help to minimise the degree of deformity and disability suffered by these patients.
Adequate resuscitation, relatively early split skin grafting, intensive physiolherapy and appropriate splintage are the hallmark of treatment of such severe burns.