Nursing care for burn patients

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Overview

A nurse who cares for a patient with burn injuries should be knowledgeable about the physiologic changes that occur after a burn, as well as astute assessment skills to detect subtle changes in patient’s condition additional to wound care and psychological support. This lecture is designed to assist and support nursing staff to make an optimal plan and deliver a holistic care for clients with burn injuries, across all departments including: Emergency, Intensive Care Unit, Burns Units.

What I will learn?

By the end of this session, the candidates will be able to:
-Recognize types of burns according to the causative agent.
-Identify The ABCDEs of emergency burn care.
-Demonstrate rule of nine and quick overall assessment to a burn's patient.
-Clarify a proper guide for fluid and electrolyte resuscitation.
-Explain nursing role in caring for a burn's wounds.
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