Characteristics And Outcome Influence Of Increased Plasma Triglyceride Level In Severely Burned Adult Patients.

Abstract

The aims of this study were to investigate the profile of serum triglyceride level and its influence on outcomes in adult patients with severe burns. An observational study was conducted on 62 patients with burn extent from and over 20% TBSA. Results indicated that serum triglyceride level steadily increased from 1.9mmo/l on the 3rd day to 2.5 mmol/l on the 14th day before reducing on the 21st day after burn. Remarkably higher triglyceride level was seen in patients with full thickness burn area >20% TBSA and in inhalation injury (p < .05). Liver size significantly increased over time and was greater in increased triglyceride patients, but the difference was not significant (p > .05). In addition, patients with elevated serum triglyceride level had significantly higher rates of multiple organ failure and death compared with the remaining group. Further studies need to be conducted to understand and determine intervention for increased plasma triglyceride levels in severely burned patients.