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This book emphasizes the fundamental surgical, medical and related procedures involved in each stage of burn care, thus enabling the reader to focus on the essentials, and ensure the best outcome for patients. Chapters range from burn physiology, initial care and resuscitation, to wound evaluation and surgical management, respiratory and critical care, rehabilitation, reconstruction and aftercare. The book's concise visual approach will appeal to all professionals caring for burn patients in acute or recovery phases.

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9781840761337

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...an outstanding book, written by a surgeon with renowned experience... excellent quality colour photographs... covers a broad variety of topics... provides a scientific knowledge base alongside a practical approach to looking after burns patients, including useful tips and advice... considers the difficulties inherent in providing burns care in resource-challenged settings... extremely useful and fascinating to read... would contribute admirably to the training and reference collections of health-care staff working in emergency departments, multidisciplinary burns team (including plastic surgical trainees), and students... wholeheartedly recommended. -- Kana Miyagi British Journal of Hospital Medicine 20121101

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Boston Shriners Hospital for Children, Division of Burns, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

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