title: Management of minor burns in the emergency department.
abstract: Many patients with minor burns can be cared for in the emergency department or community setting, but clinicians must be confident in assessing and managing a burn injury to ensure the best possible outcome. This article defines a minor burn, reviews burn assessment and considers aspects of nursing management that optimise minor burn care.
authors.affiliation: Burn Unit, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. rowleyconwyga@ngha.med.sa
authors.forename: Gabby
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rowley-Conwy
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002056:Burns / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000592:standards; D014022:Tissue Survival