Management of burns.
An overview of the management of the acutely burned patient has been described. Adherence to the sound principles of early resuscitation, appropriate nutrition, wound management, and rehabilitation can provide hope for many of the victims of this tragic injury. Complications encountered throughout the burn illness present unique and perplexing problems for the physician, who must utilize all the clinical wisdom and facility available in the management of such complex problems.
D000758:Anesthesia; D002056:Burns / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004630:Emergencies; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D012151:Resuscitation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000379:methods; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014945:Wound Healing