Burns of the hand. Thermal, chemical, and electrical.
The principles of emergency management of the burned hand include early estimate of the depth of injury; prevention of unnecessary post-burn sequelae, such as edema formation and joint stiffness; and measures to ensure prompt healing of the wound. A successful outcome requires correct splinting interspersed with early active motion, control of infection with frequent dressing changes, and early referral to a hand surgeon if the wound cannot be expected to heal by two weeks.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D002056:Burns / Q000145:classification / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000145:classification / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000145:classification / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004487:Edema / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities