| Document ID (ISN) | 26390 |
| CIS number |
77-260 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0300-581X - Arbeitsmedizin - Sozialmedizin - Präventivmedizin |
| Year |
1976 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Hoegg U., Schmidt P. |
| Title |
Treatment of burns by several hours' cooling |
| Original title |
Mehrstündige Kühlung bei Verbrennungen [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 1976, Vol.11, No.4, p.109-110. 15 ref. |
| Abstract |
Description of a hypothermic method of treating first and second degree burns by application of cold water and ice packs, with results obtained by a works medical service in over 500 cases. This method reduces pain, inhibits formation of blisters and prevents development of secondary tissue damage. The burns healed more rapidly and no secondary infections were observed. The method is simple and can be administered by auxiliary nursing personnel. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
emergency treatment; first aid; burns |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
thermal burns; cold; description of technique |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Medicine, hygiene and first aid
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
First aid and emergency organization
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