What is the primary driver for the formation of massive edema in both burned and non‐burned tissue after major burns?
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Correct answer: Increased permeability, low oncotic pressure, and altered Starling forces together
Edema in burn injury results from increased capillary leakage, reduced oncotic pressure, altered Starling forces, and interstitial negative pressure, affecting both burned and non-burned tissues.
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