Burns Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Various Types of Burns and Scalds, Including Flame, Heat, Cold, Electrical, Chemical, and Sun Burns

by Allan R. Cook (editor), Ed. Cook

Contains documents and excerpts from periodic publications issued by the National Institutes of Health, its sister agencies and subagencies, and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, as well as articles from associations, journals, magazines, and books. Information is geared to general readers looking for information on types of burns, short- and long-term treatment options, prevention, and first aid. Chapters are arranged in sections on burn statistics, types of burns, treatment, rehabilitation, safety and prevention, and emergency procedures. Includes a glossary and a directory of resources for burn patients, plus b&w photos showing results of different treatment options. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

604 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999