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Perioperative burn nursing

H J Laing1

  • 1United States Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.

Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
|December 5, 1997
PubMed
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Each year, about 5,000 individuals need hospital care for burns, with most requiring surgery for survival. Perioperative nurses are essential for managing patient care throughout their hospitalization.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Care
  • Surgical Nursing
  • Burn Treatment

Background:

  • Annual burn injuries necessitate significant medical resources.
  • Surgical intervention is frequently required for burn patient survival.
  • The role of nursing in perioperative care is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of perioperative nurses in burn care.
  • To underscore the importance of surgical intervention in burn management.
  • To provide an overview of the hospitalization process for burn patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current burn care protocols.
  • Analysis of surgical intervention rates in burn patients.
  • Examination of perioperative nursing responsibilities.

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Main Results:

  • Approximately 5,000 hospitalizations for burn care occur annually.
  • A majority of these patients undergo surgical procedures.
  • Perioperative nurses are integral to patient survival and recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Burn care requires extensive medical and surgical resources.
  • The perioperative nurse is indispensable in managing burn patients.
  • Effective perioperative nursing care directly impacts patient outcomes.