title: Directions.
abstract: In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the time of year when the prospect of 'ridding oneself of the outdoor chill and warming by the fire' has a particular appeal. Regrettably, it is also at this time when reports of the ravages of fire occupy news columns daily. Those fortunate enough to survive those 'ravages' constitute a percentage of the patients cared for in a burns and plastic surgery unit.