FIRST DEGREE BURN TREATMENT GUIDELINES UPDATE

The injuries can be caused by friction, cold, heat, radiation, chemical or electric sources, but the majority of burn injuries are caused by heat from hot liquids, solids or fire 1.

FIRST DEGREE BURN TREATMENT GUIDELINES UPDATE

The aim of this Primer is not only to give an overview and update about burn care, but also to raise awareness of the ongoing challenges and stigmata associated with burn injuries.īurn injuries are an under-appreciated trauma that can affect anyone, anytime and anywhere. Burn care providers are, therefore, faced with a plethora of challenges including acute and critical care management, long-term care and rehabilitation. Accordingly, patients with burn injury cannot be considered recovered when the wounds have healed instead, burn injury leads to long-term profound alterations that must be addressed to optimize quality of life.

Of great importance is that the injury affects not only the physical health, but also the mental health and quality of life of the patient. Burn injuries, particularly severe burns, are accompanied by an immune and inflammatory response, metabolic changes and distributive shock that can be challenging to manage and can lead to multiple organ failure. Burn injuries are under-appreciated injuries that are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality.

First degree burn treatment guidelines