Making the case for adapting the abbreviated burn severity index to include erythroblast count

J Wound Care. 2005 Mar;14(3):97-100. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2005.14.3.26749.

Abstract

The presence of erythroblasts is an accurate predictor of a poor prognosis. This study investigates whether this should be taken into account when assessing patients with burn injuries as traditional protocols may underestimate the level of risk.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Burns / blood*
  • Burns / classification
  • Burns / diagnosis*
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Erythroblasts / pathology*
  • Erythrocyte Count*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Odds Ratio
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Assessment / methods
  • Survival Analysis
  • Trauma Severity Indices*