| Title | [Accidental thermal injury to the hand] | | Author(s) | Philipp K, Giessler GA, Germann G, Sauerbier M | | Institution | Klinik für Hand-, Plastische und Rekonstruktive Chirurgie, Schwerbrandverletztenzentrum, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Ludwigshafen, Plastische und Handchirurgie der Universität Heidelberg. philipp@bgu-ludwigshafen.de | | Source | Unfallchirurg 2005 Mar; 108(3):179-88. | | MeSH | Accidents
Bandages
Burns
English Abstract
First Aid
Hand Injuries
Humans
Physician's Practice Patterns
Practice Guidelines
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Severity of Illness Index
Skin Transplantation
| | Abstract | Hands are most frequently involved in severe burns. The treatment of the burned hand is one of the most challenging problems in plastic surgery. The success of therapy is determined by the severity of the initial injury, the first aid provided, and the correct balance between mobilization, splinting and plastic surgery. In this respect, it is vital to have a highly qualified interdisciplinary team approach consisting of plastic surgeons, well-trained physical therapists, psychologists and a highly motivated patient. | | Language | ger | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
Review
| | PubMed ID | 15747146 |
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