Burns Resources

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Hi! I have just taken on moderation of this forum. I have worked burns ICU but do not consider myself an "expert". We recently changed the title of this forum from "Burn ICU" to "Burn Nursing" so we could accomodate a wider interest group.

One of the things I like to establish is a resource thread where different internet sites, good texts, and other resources can be listed.

Please if you know of any good sites please post them on this thread - it will become the resource thread for burns nursing.

I am just starting in a burn center in surgery....thank you for the info. I have been looking everywhere to get a little knowledge before I go to work...My only concern at this point now is my reaction to the burn patients... I want to comfort them, not with sympathy but empathy and I'm not sure I can pull it off....Any suggestions.

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Hi all, I completed my degree in nursing yesterday (woohoo) and have been offered a post in the regional burns unit in Scotland. I am very excited about starting and also very nervous at the same time.

I would love to recommend a book to you all that was written by a friend of my husband. This gentleman suffered extensive burns injuries in a deliberate attack and his book is an account of his experience. It is an incredibly moving story and I hope that you would enjoy it. The book is called 'Burnt' and is by Ian Colqhoun.

Thank you for all the resources that have been posted so far, trying to work through them all to get a bit of background info before starting.

Best wishes to you all

Hx

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Specializes in Advanced Practice, surgery.

Hi Hayley good luck with your new job please let us know how you get on in your first few weeks

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Well that's me done almost 8 months in burns. Still loving every minute. Finding it both amazing and challenging. Thanks to all who have posted resources they have been so helpful.

Best wishes to you all

Hazey

:D

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Congratulations on 8 months, Hazey!!

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Specializes in Critical care (coronary care).

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http://www.staff.vu.edu.au/criticalc...e/lecture7.htm

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