Successful assessment and management of burn injuries.
Burn injuries are common and vary in severity. Early management is essential to reduce patient mortality and morbidity. Immediate care involves accurate assessment of burn depth and appropriate fluid management. This article offers an overview of the assessment and nursing care involved in ensuring successful management of patients with burn injuries.
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School of Health Science, Swansea University, Swansea. C.Williams@swansea.ac.uk
D002056:Burns / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology