Includes bibliographical references and index

Initial Assessment, Resus, Wound, early care -- Pathophysiology -- Wound healing and Wound care -- Infection in Burns -- Acute Burn Surgery -- Critical Care -- Metabolism and Nutrition -- Nursing Management -- Rehabilitaiton and Therapy -- Mental Health -- Pain and Agitation Management -- Electrical Injury, Chemical Burns, and Cold Injury "Frostbite" -- Long-term sequelae of burn injury -- Burn Reconstruction Techniques -- Long-term outcomes, QoL

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The second edition of this practical guide offers a comprehensive summary of the most important and most immediate therapeutic approaches in the assessment and treatment of burn injuries. Taking into account age-specific needs in pediatric, adult, and elderly burn patients, several chapters on key issues - such as pre-hospital treatment, wound care and infection control, burn nursing, critical care, burn reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation for burn victims - have now been updated. In addition, the book has been supplemented with the latest information on fluid resuscitation, organ support for burn patients, necrotizing soft tissue infections, and TEN/SJS. Written in a concise manner, the updated edition of this book provides essential guidelines for optimal care to improve patient outcomes, and thus will be a valuable reference resource for physicians, surgeons, residents, nurses, and other burn care providers