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The Essential Burn Unit Handbook (Second edition)

16 March 2016

Nursing Standard

Book Review

This is a pocket-sized resource for staff working in burn care. It covers care of the burn-injured patient from admission and provides a comprehensive overview of...

Infection prevention and treatment in patients with major burn injuries

20 October 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Infection is a significant challenge in burn care, particularly for those patients who have major burn injuries. This article aims to review the literature and...

Management of major burns in the emergency department

17 April 2013

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

A burn can be categorised as a major trauma injury, and assessment and management should follow the advanced trauma life support (ATLS) principles. This article aims...

Management of burns in intensive and acute care

10 July 2013

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Patients with major burns require specialist care in burn centres, taking into account the complex systemic response to a burn injury, avoidance of complications,...

Management of minor burns in the emergency department

15 February 2012

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

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...

Management of major burns: rehabilitation and recovery

19 February 2014

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Management of major burns is complex and challenging because of the serious and often life-threatening nature of the injuries and associated systemic complications....