Total Burn Care: Expert Consult - Online and Print 5th Edition

The Total Burn Care series is the gold standard in the field of burn management, offering comprehensive, evidence-based guidance for the entire burn care team. Now in its 5th Edition, this essential resource has been thoroughly updated with the latest research, surgical advances, and expert insights. Dr. David N. Herndon, a recognized authority in burn care, provides in-depth procedural guidance, multidisciplinary perspectives, and cutting-edge techniques that are crucial for the management of burn injuries from resuscitation to reconstruction and rehabilitation.

Key Features:

•  Multidisciplinary Approach to Burn Care:
• Collaborative approach for all members of the burn care team, including surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Covers clinical, physical, psychological, and social needs of burn patients to ensure holistic care throughout the recovery process.
•  Step-by-Step Procedural Guidelines:
• Includes detailed procedural steps for each stage of burn care, from early resuscitation to surgical reconstruction and rehabilitation.
• Features more than 15 procedural videos that visually demonstrate key techniques and practices, including operative procedures, anesthesia management, infection control, and more.
•  15+ Operative Videos and Presentations:
• Provides access to procedural videos and PowerPoint presentations covering critical topics, such as alopecia treatment, infection management, and advanced burn care techniques.
• Ideal for teaching, training, and presenting burn management practices in clinical or academic settings.
•  Updated Surgical and Rehabilitative Content:
• New chapters and updated techniques on early reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation to help manage scarring and functional recovery.
• Discusses advancements in surgical techniques for better functional outcomes and improved cosmetic results.
• Covers Special Populations:
• In-depth coverage on managing burn injuries in special populations, including the elderly, pediatric patients, and pregnant women.
• New content specifically focused on burns in pregnancy, ensuring practitioners are well-equipped to manage this high-risk group.
•  Quick Reference Points:
• Key summary points at the beginning of each chapter for fast access to critical information, making it easier to find the essential guidelines you need during urgent care scenarios.
•  Infection and Respiratory Management:
• Updated guidelines on infection control, early burn coverage, and ventilator management, with evidence-based practices to reduce complications and improve patient outcomes.