A Prospective Observational Study to Determine the Efficacy of a Theatre Prioritisation Tool in Optimal Utilisation of Limited Theatre Time for Deep Burn Injury in a Resource-Restricted Setting.

ABSTRACT: Background: Routine early surgery for all deep burns in low-resource settings is not currently achievable. We designed and implemented a simple triage strategy that selected patients to be prioritised for early surgery based on a more urgent need and greater potential benefit. The primary outcome was the ability to perform surgery in the priority group within three days of the decision. Methods: This was a prospective, descriptive study undertaken at a tertiary hospital in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. All patients referred to the Grey's Hospital Burn Service were triaged into either priority or non-priority groups. Priority designation was based on total burn surface area (TBSA) > 15%, the presence of sepsis, or limb-threatening injury. Data related to demographic informat

SUBMITTER: Allorto NL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550994 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature