Rehabilitation of burn injuries.
Burn rehabilitation is a complex and difficult process for the burn survivor, his or her family, and the entire treatment team. This article describes the best approaches in burn care, including the use of a multidisciplinary team that emphasizes functional restoration through aggressive wound care, pain management, mobilization, and psychologic support.
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Alan
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American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
D001458:Bandages; D002056:Burns / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017439:Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003286:Contracture / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure; D014945:Wound Healing