title: The management of minor burns and scalds in children.
abstract: When nursing children with minor burns and scalds, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the skin and the way it reacts to thermal injury. This article explains the processes involved and advises on dealing with injured children and their parents.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017677:Age Distribution; D002056:Burns / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D014945:Wound Healing