IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE NUEVAS TECNOLOGÍAS EN EL TRATAMIENTO DE QUEMADURAS PEDIÁTRICAS: UNA REVISIÓN NARRATIVA

Abstract

Burns in children and adults exhibit pathophysiological differences derived from the anatomical and physiological characteristics of each age group, which is why burns are serious and require immediate medical attention. Calculating accurate total burned area is crucial, however, current methods such as the Lund and Browder table, the rule of nine, or two-dimensional plots are subject to inter-rater variation and severely overestimate the burned area. An inaccurate estimate of the extent of the burn generates unnecessary transfers to burn centers, fluid overload, increased hospital stay, and medium and long-term sequelae. To address these challenges, a series of applications for mobile phones and artificial intelligence have been evaluated, as well as the implementation of virtual reality, the use of skin substitutes and bioactive therapies that allow reducing costs in the hospital area. The development and implementation of therapeutic tools exemplifies how medicine is evolving; however, it is important to highlight the need to extend research in this field to optimize prognosis and quality of life.