Journal article
230 NLRP3 Inflamasome May Mediate Adverse Outcomes in Burned Elderly
Abstract
Elderly burn patients’ represent 13% to 20% of burn center admission, yet they comprise the highest death rate among the overall burn population. Older adults are more vulnerable to burn injuries due to declining physical, motor, sensory and cognitive performance. We have previously shown ageing-induced decreases in immune function early after burn mediates poor outcomes. Similarly, we have also shown that the acute phase mediator of …
Authors
Stanojcic M; Rehou S; Jeschke MG
Journal
Journal of Burn Care & Research, Vol. 39, No. suppl_1, pp. s82–s82
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
April 9, 2018
DOI
10.1093/jbcr/iry006.152
ISSN
1559-047X