The management of minor burns and scalds in children

Nurs Stand. 2001;16(11):45-51; quiz 52, 54. doi: 10.7748/ns2001.11.16.11.45.c3125.

Abstract

When nursing children with minor burns and scalds, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the skin and the way it reacts to thermal injury. This article explains the processes involved and advises on dealing with injured children and their parents.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Distribution
  • Burns / epidemiology
  • Burns / metabolism
  • Burns / nursing*
  • Burns / physiopathology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Medical History Taking / methods
  • Nursing Assessment / methods
  • Patient Selection
  • Pediatric Nursing / methods*
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Skin Care / methods*
  • Skin Care / nursing*
  • United Kingdom / epidemiology
  • Wound Healing