Fundamentals of burns
Burns pose significant challenges for wound care professionals. With a range of severity and pain, clinical needs for burns patients vary widely depending on everything from where the burn is located on the body, the degree of temperature, the burn surface area and depth.
Burns can happen to anyone, anywhere at anytime.
The most common burns are small and superficial leading to local injuries; they are often very painful. Some burns can be extensive, slow healing, disfiguring or resulting in contractures and/or joint dysfunction which may cause psychological stress and significantly impact the quality of life. In severe cases, the management of burns can be complex and will require a multidisciplinary approach.