Burns
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aimed to optimize fluid resuscitation with transpulmonary thermodilution (TPTD)-guided protocol and to lower the mortality rate of the severely burned.
Interventions
OTHERControl group: Patients being admitted when The advancement of transpulmonary thermodilution(TPTD) device was unavailable.
The control group included patients being admitted when TPTD device was unavailable; and relatively stable patients without the need for TPTD. The adequacy of fluid resuscitation in the control group was monitored by traditional monitoring parameters including vital signs and hourly urine output.
OTHERStudy group: TPTD device was implemented for monitoring.
TPTD device was implemented for monitoring; the inclusion criteria included patients suffering from 2nd degree burn greater than 40% TBSA; a combined 2nd to 3rd degree burn greater than 30% TBSA; or patients with inhalation injury despite the burned surface area.
Sponsors
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Adult patients (age \> 18 years). * Major burn (as total burned surface area (TBSA) \> 20% with at least second degree burn depth). * Admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Burn Center.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients younger than 18 years old. * Patients with severe cardiopulmonary diseases, or associated with other major trauma. * Patient with incomplete data.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient mortality | Up to 6 months | The primary outcome was patient mortality after major burn. |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed