Medline ® Abstract for Reference 95
of 'Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: Pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis'
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Treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis by burn units: another market or another threat?
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Jordan MH, Lewis MS, Jeng JG, Rees JM
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J Burn Care Rehabil. 1991;12(6):579.
A survey of burn care facilities in the United States has provided information regarding the treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis and related diseases in burn units. The survey suggests that a disproportionate share (12% to 15%) of the projected number of cases of toxic epidermal necrolysis that occur annually are being transferred to the 2% of United States hospitals that have burn units. Because of the potential for a complex hospital course and extended length of stay, treatment of these patients in a prospective payment system poses a significant fiscal threat to hospitals with burn units.
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Burn Center, Washington Hospital Center, DC 20010.
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