Burns

This book emphasizes the fundamental surgical, medical and related procedures involved in each stage of burn care, thus enabling the reader to focus on the essentials, and ensure the best outcome for patients. Chapters range from burn physiology, initial care and resuscitation, to wound evaluation and surgical management, respiratory and critical care, rehabilitation, reconstruction and aftercare. The book's concise visual approach will appeal to all professionals caring for burn patients in acute or recovery phases.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Background
Chapter 2 Physiology of Burns
Chapter 3 Initial Care
Chapter 4 Fluid Resuscitation
Chapter 5 Wound Excision and Closure
Chapter 6 Respiratory Issues
Chapter 7 Burn Critical Care
Chapter 8 Definitive Wound Closure
Chapter 9 Special Injuries and Illnesses
Chapter 10 Out-patient Management
Chapter 11 Burn Rehabilitation
Chapter 12 Acute Burn Reconstruction and Aftercare