Heat-wave burns and scalds.

Burns and Scalds

The Modern Treatment of Burns and Scalds

First-aid treatment of burns and scalds.

In writing about the management of burns it is important to distinguish clearly between: (a) Treatment applied as a purely temporary measure at the scene of the accident, before the patient is despatched to a hospital or doctor. This is strictly first aid. (b) The formal treatment, carried out by a doctor or nurse, whether in the horiie, the surgery or the hospital, who has adequate facilities ...

Assessment and management of scalds and burns in children.

In childhood, burn or scald injuries are comparatively common, and the greatest risk is to infants and toddlers. The extent and severity of injuries can vary greatly, which can significantly affect recovery and outcome. To provide high quality nursing care to the child who has sustained a burn injury and the family, the children's nurse should understand the pathophysiology of the trauma and th...

Emergency and early management of burns and scalds.

Burn injuries are an important global health problem. Most simple burns can be managed by general practitioners in primary care, but complex burns and all major burns warrant a specialist and skilled multidisciplinary approach for a successful clinical outcome. This article discusses the principles behind managing major burns and scalds using an evidence based approach andprovides a framework f...