When Palliative Care May Be the Only Option in the Management of Severe Burns: A Case Report Written With the Help of ChatGPT

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 pa...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-03, Vol.15 (3), p.e35649
Main Authors: Nachshon, Akiva, Batzofin, Baruch, Beil, Michael, van Heerden, Peter V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesiology
Burns
Case reports
Chatbots
Critical care
Deformities
Electrolytes
Emergency Medicine
Infections
Injuries
Intensive care
Medical prognosis
Mortality
Pain management
Palliative care
Patients
Plastic surgery
Skin & tissue grafts
Surgeons
Trauma
Ventilators
Wound healing
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.35649