Principles and practice of burn surgery

• Other Authors: Barret, Juan P. (Editor), Herndon, David N. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Marcel Dekker 2005
• Subjects: Burns > surgery; Burns > rehabilitation; Skin Transplantation > methods; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures > methods; Surgical Procedures, Operative > methods
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• Physical Description: x, 412 pages, [11] pages of plates illustrations (some colour) 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780824754532; 0824754530

This book encompasses all of the state-of-the-art techniques currently available for the care of burn patients. Prepared with a focus on education and training, this outstanding guide presents the latest strategies and breakthroughs for the care of burn patients in outpatient, operating room, and intensive care unit settings and introduces all the relevant information required to apply the latest technologies to the care of burn patients using a hands-on approach. Principles And Practice of Burn Surgery covers advancements in resuscitation, operative techniques, infection control, and nutritional/metabolic support and demonstrates key principles in the surgical treatment of burn injuries.