Skin Burns: pathophysiology, types and Therapeutic Approaches

Abstract

Burn injury is considered as one of the complex traumatic events affecting multiple organs with local and systemic side effects. Burn trauma may be represented as a type of injury by heat, electricity, chemical, radiation, freezing, and friction. However, profound nerve injury may damage the muscle, bone, vascular, dermal, and epidermal tissues. Burns victims may experience many potentially fatal complications depending upon the location affected and the depth of burns, such as burn shock, electrolyte imbalance, and respiratory failure. This article reviews the pathophysiology, types, and recent advancements with a focus on the therapeutic approaches