Effect of Vitamin D in Burn Patients

Effect of Vitamin D in Burn Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate pre-operative vitamin D levels in patients with burn injuries and evaluate the effect of vitamin D on postoperative complications and duration of hospitalization.

Vitamin D deficiency often occurs in burn patients, which may include longer hospitalization and respiratory and cardiac complications.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate pre-operative vitamin D levels in patients with burn injuries and evaluate the effect of vitamin D on postoperative complications and duration of hospitalization.

Inclusion Criteria:

• vitamin D <30 ng/ml
• patients undergoing burn surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• age < 18 years old
• hypercalcemia
• renal disease
• cardiac disease ( EF<40%, MI, angina)
• respiratory disease (ARDS, pneumonia)
• intubated patients
• electrical burn