Burns are injuries to parts of the epidermis and underlying tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals. Here you will find information for the causes and treatment of various types of burns, and more.
Recommended Resources
About.com: Burns and Fire Safety
Delves into first aid treatments for burns, from minor to major. It tells the reader when to call 911, when to use topical ointments, and the so-called “Rule of Nines” for burn assessment.
http://firstaid.about.com/od/burninjuries/Burns_and_Fire_Safety.htm
Discusses the statistics about burns, as well as diagnosis and treatments, including skin grafts. Also addresses long term burn care, burn clinics, and dermabrasion and dermaplaning.
http://www.burn-recovery.org/
The International Burn Foundation is a non-profit organization promoting innovative burn care, specifically the new method of expanding donor skin with the dermatome machine.
http://www.internationalburnfoundation.org/
Journal of Burn Care and Research
The web site for the Journal of Burn Care and Research provides the latest information on advances in burn prevention, education, and treatment.
http://www.burncarerehab.com/
