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Management of the acutely burned upper extremity. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of management of the acutely burned upper extremity.. Burns are skin and tissue injuries from thermal, chemical, electrical, or radiation energy, classified by depth (epidermal/first-degree — erythema, pain, no blisters; **superficial der...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)