Background There are several burn scores used to predict mortality in burn patients. However, minimal data exists on the role of laboratory values in risk stratification. We hypothesized that laboratory derangements seen on admission can predict mortality in burn patients. Materials and Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted on burn patients admitted to a busy Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center from 2013 to 2019. Data analysis included patients with partial or full thickness burns and a total body surface area (TBSA) burn greater than 15%. Exclusion criteria included patients presenting with electrical burns, non-thermal conditions (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, or soft tissue infections) or patients with significant polytrauma. Results 112 patients were included in the analysis. Admission phosphate, creatinine, albumin, and glucose levels were associated with mortality. There was a difference in serum phosphate (3.48 and 6.04 mg/dL), creatinine (0.85 and 1.13 mg/dL), albumin (3.26 and 2.3 mg/dL), and glucose (138 and 233 mmol/L) levels for survivors and non-survivors; respectively. There were increased mortality rates seen in patients presenting with abnormal serum levels compared to normal serum levels (Phosphate: 7.5% vs. 53.3%, creatinine: 13.5% vs. 38.9%, albumin: 38.5% vs. 8.10% and glucose: 10.1% vs. 31.6% (normal vs. abnormal; respectively)). Serum sodium, potassium, and hemoglobin levels had no association with mortality. Discussion Specific laboratory derangements seen on admission are associated with an increased risk for mortality. This can be used as a framework for future studies in risk stratification of burn victims.
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