title: Thermal trauma.
abstract: A review of the anatomy and physiology of the skin and how it relates to the pathophysiology of thermal trauma is summarized in this article. Using nursing diagnosis, the authors home in on the unique problems and concerns that befall the thermally injured patient.
authors.affiliation: Bothin Burn Center, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco, California.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dyer
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003422:Critical Care; D004064:Digestive System / Q000503:physiopathology; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000451:nursing; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010146:Pain / Q000451:nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012649:Self Concept; D012774:Shock, Traumatic / Q000503:physiopathology; D014945:Wound Healing