Burns related peripheral neuropathy: risk factors

Evidence-based neurology checklist on burns related peripheral neuropathy: risk factors: Risk factors for mononeuropathy multiplex Burns thickness of >20% Burns surface area >15% Risk factors for mononeuropathies Risk factors for polyneuropathy

Risk factors for mononeuropathy multiplex

  • Burns thickness of >20%
  • Burns surface area >15%

Risk factors for mononeuropathies

Risk factors for polyneuropathy

References

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