Abstract
The assessment, first aid treatment and immediate care of severely burned patients in the Accident and Emergency Department have been reviewed and the factors which influence the decision to transfer a case to a specialist Burns Unit have been discussed.
MeSH terms
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Analgesia
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Bandages
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Body Surface Area
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Body Weight
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Burns / metabolism
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Burns / pathology
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Burns / therapy*
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Burns, Chemical / therapy
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Burns, Inhalation / therapy
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Central Venous Pressure
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First Aid
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Hematocrit
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Hospital Units
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Humans
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Hypoxia
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Intubation, Intratracheal
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Medical History Taking
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Nursing Care
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Oxygen
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Respiratory System / injuries
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Shock
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Time Factors