This volume covers the topic of 'burns' in a very extensive manner. Treatment of burns form a predominant part of plastic and reconstructive surgery practices across the world, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This is an exclusive volume on burns that is often a man-made disaster, avoidable to a large extent, and can be managed effectively with newer management techniques. The authors chosen for this volume are highly experienced and masters in their respective fields. The clinical images provided in the book gives an insight of their clinical expertise. In addition, attempts have been made to incorporate the recent literature in every chapter. Each chapter of the volume is a must read for general, plastic, and pediatric surgeons, as well as critical care specialists managing burns.
Key Features:
- Covers the latest technological development, including the role of smartphones, YouTube, and websites, in the management of burns.
- Information is presented in a reader-friendly format and is accompanied by tables, flowcharts, algorithms, boxes, and figures for easy understanding.
- Answers important questions asked in various examinations.
- Covers important topics like information technology in burn management, cosmetology, medicolegal considerations, and special situations.
1. Epidemiology of Burns in India and Low- and Middle-Income Countries
2. Burn Prevention—Global Perspective and Challenges in India
3. Medico-Legal Aspect of Management of Burn Injury
4. Establishing a Burn Unit
5. Pathophysiology of Burns
6. Immediate Care of Burn Patients and Burn Care in Combat Zone
7. Acute Burn Management and Burn Wound Evaluation
8. Fluids and Electrolytes
9. Surgical Management of Burn Wound
10. Burn Wound Infection
11. Burn Wound Dressings and Skin Substitutes
12. Nutritional Care of Burn Patients
13. Positioning and Exercise Therapy in Burns
14. Critical Care in Burns
15. Anesthesia for Patients with Burn Injuries
16. Burn Care for Nurses
17. Acute and Chronic Burn Pain and Anxiety Management
18. Acute Inhalation Injury
19. Electrical Injury
20. Chemical Burns
21. Special Burns: Radiation, Cold Induced, Fire Cracker, and Friction Burns
22. Pediatric Burns
23. Burns in Special Situations—Elderly, Epilepsy, Pregnancy, and Diabetes
24. General Considerations and Management of Post Burn Sequelae
25. Aesthetic Considerations, Nonsurgical Management, and Cosmetic Camouflage of Burn Scars
26. Head, Neck, and Face Burn
27. Acute Burn and Reconstruction of Postburn Deformities of Trunk and Genitalia
28. Hand Burns: Acute and Late Presentations
29. Psychiatric Aspects of Burns
30. Psychosocial Rehabilitation after Burns
31. Disaster Management in Burns
32. Skin Banking
33. Future of Burn Care
34. Information Technology in Burn Care