Abstract

APPROACH OF BURN MANAGEMENT - A REVIEW

*Dr. Shaival Mishra

ABSTRACT

Burns are classified by depth, type and extent of injury. Every aspect of burn treatment depends on assessment of the depth and extent. Burn prevention has far greater impact on public health than refinements in burn care. Burn risks related to age: infancy: bathing related scalds; child abuse, toddlers: hot liquid spills, school age children: flame injury from matches, teenagers: volatile agents, electricity, cigarettes. Many risk factors age dependent on Pediatricians primary role prevention. High risk of multiple organ system effects, prolonged hospitalization. Initial care: ABCs, then surgical issues, special attention to airway, hemody namics.

Keywords: Thermoregulation, scald, flame.