When Palliative Care May Be the Only Option in the Management of Severe Burns: A Case Report Written With the Help of ChatGPT
Akiva Nachshon, Baruch Batzofin, Michael Beil, Peter Vernon van Heerden
Abstract
We present a case of 100% third-degree burns. The patient received full resuscitative measures, but the family was prepared for a poor outcome based on the severe extent of the injuries. After several days of treatment, it became apparent that the patient indeed could not survive the injuries and palliative care was instituted, including mechanical ventilation, fluid therapy, and analgesia. Surgery was not possible without causing major disfigurement, including enucleation of both eyes and amputation of all limbs.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDisfigurementEnucleationPalliative careAmputationMechanical ventilationSurgeryIntensive care medicineGeneral surgeryAnesthesiaNursingBurn Injury Management and OutcomesTraumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular DisturbancesCardiac Arrest and Resuscitation