Response of a Local Hospital to a Burn Disaster Contributory Factors Leading to Zero Mortality Outcomes

The authors describe characteristics and treatment of burn injuries following a mass casualty burn incident; 42% of patients were intubated on the day they were admitted, with 71% having confirmed inhalation injuries and mean intubation time of 17 days. Nearly all patients received grafting, and the mean hospital stay was 1.5 days per percent burn. The authors highlight facility expansion, staff recruitment, and clear treatment strategies for burn patients as factors that contributed to a successful response.