Mr. Eisner, age 43, sustained severe burns while welding a gasoline tank that he

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Mr. Eisner, age 43, sustained severe burns while welding a gasoline tank that he had removed from a truck. He had full-thickness burns on his face and bald head and on both of his arms and hands -as well as a mixture of superficial and deep partial-thickness burns on his anterior trunk. His genital area, lower extremities, and posterior body were not burned. After assessment and emergency stabilization, Mr. Eisner was transported to a regional burn center for care. Please name three additional complications (not already discussed) that Mr. Eisner might suffer as a result of these multiple burns, and please state how these complications are related to the burns

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Burn complications include -

Infection: Infections being the most common complications may occur as a result of burns. Skin acts as a barrier against outside infection. The physical barrier brakes with partial or full thickness burns, providing an environment prone to microbial growth. This will lead to skin infection.

Following a burn, there may have significant psychological trauma and experience post-traumatic stress disorder. These burns may result in social isolation. Scarring may also result in a disturbance in body image.

Anemia secondary to full thickness burns.

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