[Characterization and biological significance of peripheral blood dendritic cell subsets in patients with severe burn].

Objective: To investigate the characteristics of dendritic cells (DCs) in patients with severe burn.

Methods: Peripheral blood samples were obtained from 12 patients with severe burn 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks after burn, and from 10 healthy donors as controls. Mononuclear cells were isolated, and GM-CSF 1000 and IL-4 were used to induce the transformation of DCs.

[Experimental and clinical study on the treatment of ischemic skin flap with topical application of PGE1].

Objective: To evaluate the efficiency of PGE(1) in relieving the circulatory disorder of ischemic skin flap.

Methods: New Zealand rabbits were employed in the study with skip flaps each with the size of 2.5 x 6.

[Fluid management and cause of death during shock period in patients with severe burns or burns complicated by inhalation injury].

Objective: To explore fluid management and cause of death during shock period in severe burns or burns with inhalation injury.

Methods: One hundred and twelve patients with severe burns or burn complicated by inhalation injury admitted to our hospital from 1991 to 2000 were analyzed. The fluid management and death conditions during shock period were discussed.