[Invasive infection and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in burns].

The article analysed the relationship between invasive infection and MODS in 158 burned cases. The characteristics in MODS following invasive infection are presented. 1. Morbidity of MODS is high, it reaches 81.6%. 2. MODS may become progressive MOF, the possibility is 50%. 3. Death is associated with MOF, rather than by MODS. Mortality of MOF is very high, it is over 90%. Among various microbes it is Pseudomonas pyocyanea that causes highest morbidity of MODS. The mechanism of MODS is complex and not fully understood. The treatment of MODS is difficult, so it is essential to control invasive infection. In case of severe infection, protection of each organ is very important in order to avoid organ dysfunction progressing to organ failure.