Resuscitation using less fluid has no negative impact on hydration status in children with moderate sized scalds: a prospective single-centre UK study

Hollén, Linda; Coy, Karen; Day, A.; Young, Amber

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2017.04.011

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“…Loss of skin function places patients at risk for hypothermia, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and systemic sepsis. 10 The first 24 hours after burn injury require aggressive medical management to assure survival and minimize complications. 11 Nurses caring for patients with burn injuries are faced with a multitude of challenges to effectively manage care for these patients, including acute critical care management, rehabilitation, and long-term care, 12 thus the this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness' of an interventional program on nurses practices regarding initial burn management.…”

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Impact of an interventional program on nurses practices regarding initial burn management

Baiez¹,

Mohammed

2022

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Background: Serious burn injuries may have lifelong impacts for individuals that experience them and require timely management in order to reduce associated morbidity and mortality. Initial management of a burn is nursing intensive and focuses primarily on stopping the burning process, maintaining homeostasis by keeping the patient warm, and replacing lost fluid and electrolytes. As healing progresses, nurses meet the critical needs of the patient and must skillfully manage pain levels, perform burn care, prevent infection, help the patient meet increased nutrient requirements, and address psychological concerns with the goal to restore health and function to the highest possible level, thus the aim of this study is evaluate nurse's practices regarding initial burns management. Methodology: A quantitative (one pre experimental) design had been adapted through the present study with the application of pre-posttest approach during the period of 17th October, 2020 to 20th March, 2022. A non-probability (convenient) sample of 24 nurses who work at burns and plastic surgery center at Azady teaching hospital. The interventional program and study instrument is designed based on of the nurse's practice assessment need, review of literature, scientific lecturer and previous study.

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confidence: 99%