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Burn

Burn is a common form of trauma, caused by

heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction or
ultraviolet radiation. In Hong Kong, the most

common type of burn injury is scald.

The impact of burn injury on patient depends
on burn wound severity and patient’s

physiological reserve. It could be a life or limb
threatening condition.

Outcome and survival depends on accurate

assessment of burn injuries and prompt
management.

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