Michael H E Hermans1. 1. Michael H. E. Hermans, MD • Hermans Consulting, LLC • Doral, Florida.
Abstract
GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this learning activity is to provide an overview about burns and current burn care. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES: After completing this continuing education activity, you should be better able to:1. List factors affecting the types, size, and depth of burns.2. Propose first aid and treatment for various burns. ABSTRACT: Burns are a very specific type of injury and, particularly in the case of large and/or deep lesions, require highly specialized care. This article gives a basic overview of burns and burn care and is not intended to discuss overall burn care in detail.
GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this learning activity is to provide an overview about burns and current burn care. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES: After completing this continuing education activity, you should be better able to:1. List factors affecting the types, size, and depth of burns.2. Propose first aid and treatment for various burns. ABSTRACT: Burns are a very specific type of injury and, particularly in the case of large and/or deep lesions, require highly specialized care. This article gives a basic overview of burns and burn care and is not intended to discuss overall burn care in detail.
Authors: Maisa A AlAlwan; Hussain A Almomin; Shashank D Shringarpure; Nazia U Habiba; Abdulraheim H Albess; Ayyappan Thangavel; Nabil N Youssef; Faisal A Al Jabr; Aqeel H Alrashid; Rayan A Buhalim; Fahad K Almulhim Journal: Cureus Date: 2022-02-04