Burn Care (Vademecum) [Paperback]

Steven E. Wolf (Editor), David N. Herndon (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 1570595267 | ISBN-13: 978-1570595264 | Edition: 1st

This manuscript summarizes the staff practices in burn care at the Shriners Burns Hospital and Blocker Burn Unit in Galveston TX. It is not intended to be an exhaustive dissertation on the pathophysiology of the burn condition, but rather a practice guide for the care of burned patients. It contains chapters on resuscitation and transport, wound care, operative techniques, critical care issues, and care of special burns, among others. This book should be used primarily by newcomers to the field of burn care as a basis for their experience with these often challenging patients.

Product Details

• Paperback: 131 pages
• Publisher: Landes Bioscience; 1st edition (September 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570595267
• ISBN-13: 978-1570595264
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #872,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars All Aspects of Burn Care Covered, March 15, 2000

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This review is from: Burn Care (Vademecum) (Paperback)

The Vademecum series of medical handbooks is designed to be a convenient, carry-along range. As would be expected from a book compiled by one of the world's most respected burn centres, this small volume gives an excellent overview of current burn management. All aspects of burn management are covered, from pre-hospital care to final rehabilitation. Emanating as it does from a First-World burn centre, the emphasis is on the hospital management of major burns. This is an inexpensive, small. Comprehensive volume, which will be of value to medical students, registrars and practising physicians and should be available to all personnel involved in any way with the care of burn patients.