A Colour Atlas of Burn Injuries
1st Edition
Published on 4. September 1998
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-412-34840-2 (ISBN)
Description
The diagnosis, prognosis and choice of various types of treatment of burn wounds depends largely on the physical appearance of the wound itself and of the surrounding tissue. This atlas offers a selection of illustrations of common and unusual burns, caused by a variety of agents. The accompanying captions provide an introduction to the identification and classification of burns. Outlines of the appropriate management are offered for each type of injury, with before, during and after treatment sequences where necessary.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
c.250 colour photographs
ISBN-13
978-0-412-34840-2 (9780412348402)
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Content
Part 1 Classification of burns: partial thickness burns; full thickness burns; area; burn depth. Part 2 Types of burn: scalds; flame; contact; friction; electrical; chemical. Part 3 Early management: resuscitation; wound care; escharotomy; fixation of fractures. Part 4 Complications: inhalational injuries; tracheotomy; burn wound infection; trauma - metabolic consequences of injury. Part 5 Late management: anaesthesia; wound excision; wound closure; special areas; physiotherapy. Part 6 Sequelae: scars; splints; heterotopic calcification; renal stones; pigmentation and malignant changes; pathology; neglected burn injuries; non-accidental injuries.