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By
Gretchen Carrougher, MN, RN, University of Washington Burn Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Description
BURN CARE AND THERAPY provides a comprehensive analysis of the care and treatment of burns. Beginning with Physiologic Response to Cutaneous
Burn Injury and ending with Burn Prevention, the book is divided into 21 chapters that chronologically follow the care provided throughout
the burn continuum. Authored by burn experts in their areas of specialty, a collaborative approach is used. Nursing care is presented
through each phase of care while integrating medical management. The text is heavily illustrated and a color insert is included to accurately
showcase the stages of burn care and healing. A quick reference guide highlighting common nursing and medical burn care facts and figures
is provided free with the purchase of the book.TOC:
Contents
Physiologic Response to Cutaneous Burn Injury · Inhalation Injury · Prehospital Care and Transport · Initial Assessment
and Care in the Emergency Department · Fluid Resuscitation After a Major Burn · Burn Wound Assessment and Topical Treatment · Management of Pain and Anxiety · Epidemiology of Infections and Strategies for Control · Metabolic Consequences
and Nutritional Needs · Surgical Management · Perioperative Care · Physical Rehabilitation · Psychologic
and Emotional Recovery · Abuse Through Burns · Pre-Existing Factors That Affect Care · Care of the Patient with
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis · Discharge Planning · Ambulatory Care of the Burn Patient · Case Management ·
Vocational Rehabilitation · Burn Prevention
Bibliographic & ordering Information
Hardbound, 496 pages, publication date: MAR-1998
ISBN-13: 978-0-8151-1396-6
ISBN-10: 0-8151-1396-X
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 8 Jul 2008
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