Search

Your search keyword '"Rowley-Conwy, Gabby"' showing total 2 results
Start Over Author "Rowley-Conwy, Gabby" Topic hospital emergency services
2 results on '"Rowley-Conwy, Gabby"'

1. Management of major burns in the emergency department.

Author

Rowley-Conwy, Gabby

Subjects
*TREATMENT for burns & scalds, *AIRWAY (Anatomy), *BLOOD circulation, *FLUID therapy, *HOSPITAL emergency services, *LIFE support systems in critical care, *RESPIRATORY therapy, *WOUND care
Abstract

A burn can be categorised as a major trauma injury, and assessment and management should follow the advanced trauma life support (ATLS) principles. This article aims to identify specific considerations during ATLS assessment of a patient with a major burn in the emergency department. Guidance on stabilisation and referral of the patient to the regional burns centre is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2013
Full Text
View/download PDF

2. Management of minor burns in the emergency department.

Author

Rowley-Conwy, Gabby

Subjects
*TREATMENT for burns & scalds, *BURN patients, *HOSPITAL emergency services, *PATIENT-professional relations, *MEDICAL needs assessment
Abstract

Many patients with minor burns can be cared for in the emergency department or community setting, but clinicians must be confident in assessing and managing a burn injury to ensure the best possible outcome. This article defines a minor burn, reviews burn assessment and considers aspects of nursing management that optimise minor burn care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012
Full Text
View/download PDF

Catalog

Books, media, physical & digital resources
See catalog results