Severe burns

There are a number of nursing diagnoses (both risk and actual problems) for burns that the nurse can identify based on assessment findings such as:

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Ever heard of a burn scar contracture? It's a preventable condition that happens when 2nd or 3rd degree burned skin thickens and tightens up to close a wound. Without access to proper medical care for burns, people with severe burns often end up disabled due to these contractures. Find out what the health impacts are for a burn survivor, depending on where the contracture is located, in this infographic. Please help us spread the word - repin this for your followers…

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A woman who survived being severely burned in a campfire accident is talking about about what happened that day, and the obstacles she’s had to overcome since as she rebuilds her life.

If you’ve burned yourself, dealing with the pain can be a struggle. Burns are some of the most painful injuries you can sustain, and in the literal heat of the moment, you might not know what to do or how to react. Severe burns can have serious consequences, so if you suspect you’ve sustained a second or third-degree burn, you’ll want to visit the hospital to get it professionally checked out and treated. However, if the burn is superficial, here are some of the steps you should take to get

there are several home remedies that can help to soothe and heal minor burns. In this article, we will provide an overview of some of the best home remedies for burns, including their benefits and how to use them.

A nurse who cares for a patient with burn injury (burns) should be knowledgeable about the physiologic changes that occur after a burn, as well as astute assessment skills to detect subtle changes in the patient’s condition.