Abstract
Burns result from exposure to heat, caustic chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Damage to the natural barrier provided by skin results in rapid fluid losses and risk of infection. Permanent scarring is a common long-term complication. They may also be complicated by sensory deficits due to loss of nerve connections and limb loss due to circulatory compromise.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Atlas of Emergency Medicine Procedures |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Pages | 529-533 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781493925070 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781493925063 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2016.
Keywords
- Burn care
- Full thickness burns
- Partial thickness burns