Microcirculatory Assessment in Patients With Trauma and Severe Burns

Microcirculatory Assessment in Patients With Trauma and Severe Burns

Predict the development of multiple organ failure in patients with trauma and severe burns.

Microvascular alterations are frequently seen in patients with sepsis, trauma, burns and those who are hemodynamically uncompensated(Shock).

The use of the Microscan is a non-invasive approach to visualize and assess impaired mucosal microcirculation in order to identify early on patients who are predisposed for MOF (multiple organ failure)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with severe burns/trauma ages 19-80. Patients undergoing elective abdominal or cardiothoracic surgery ages 19-69 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing elective surgery < 19 years old.