- Author
- Blocker, T. G. | Blocker, V.
- Title
- Simplified Standardized Treatment of Burns Under Emergency Conditions With Particular Reference to Allied Health Personnel.
- Coporate
- Texas Univ., Galveston
- Keywords
- burns (injuries) | thermal injuries | medical services | disasters | emergencies | planning | training | burn therapy
- Identifiers
- identification of allied health personnel; diagnosis and triage; austerity therapy; diagnosis and treatment of major burns under civilian conditions; use of polyethylene bags and twist tapes; airways for first aid use; rationale for fluid therapy; suggested supplies with reference to austerity burn therapy program; suggested burn card
- Abstract
- The purpose of this report is to present guidelines for simplified austere medical care for victims of thermal injuries during a national disaster. The report is designed to assist in emergency planning and for training of members of the allied health professions.