Burns

Burn injuries are recognised as a major health problem worldwide, causing morbidity and mortality in individuals of all ages. The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Burns is a concise, easy-to-navigate reference text that outlines the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of burns patients. With contributions from international experts, this handbook covers all aspects of burn-patient care, from first aid to reconstructive techniques and physiotherapy.

This new, pocket-sized title is an invaluable resource for all those who come into contact with burns patients, from accident and emergency doctors to allied health professionals, as well as specialists and trainees in burns units. Filling an important niche in the market for an accessible quick-access guide for those first on the scene, The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Burns is a comprehensive and detailed new resource.

Burn is one of the commonest causes of injury worldwide that leads to serious and sometimes life-threatening problems. As a complex systemic disease, burn injury requires a diverse range of knowledge and skills for optimal care. This handbook concisely incorporates "all-aspects of burn patients care, from first aid to reconstructive tecniques and physiotherapy," sharing the goal of providing all workers involved in the burn care with useful and accessible reference.... It is not only a must-have book for the novice dealing with burn patients, but also a great resource for the more experienced practitioner.

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