Burns in the Older Adult

Today, there are approximately 40 million people in the United States over the age of 65. As the population ages, this figure is projected to drastically increase to nearly 90 million by the year 2050. With this in mind, as the elderly population increases, it is expected that the incidence of elderly burn victims will as well. This chapter provides insight into the epidemiology, prognosis, and physical considerations in the management and …