In patients with extensive burns,edema occurs in both burned and unburned areas because of

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Capillary permeability is altered in burns beyond the area of tissue damage,resulting in significant shift of proteins,fluid,and electrolytes resulting in edema (third-spacing).Catecholamine-induced vasoconstriction does not produce edema.Decreased glomerular filtration may cause fluid retention,but it is not responsible for the extensive edema seen after burn injury.Loss of integument barrier does not cause edema.

In Patients with Extensive Burns,edema Occurs in Both Burned and Unburned