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How to Treat of the Burn Patient in Primary Care. CARE OF PATIENT DURING BURN

   Home care instructions for burns

Home care for burns

  • First of all applied the individually fitted elastic garments to the patient when admitted in the rehabilitation center because they are prevent hypertrophy scar formation , and joints are exercised to promote a full range of motion.
  • The patient is encouraged to increase activity tolerance , obtain adequate rest, strive for physical and resume vocational and social functioning.
  • Patients is refer for the occupational therapy , psychological counselling, support groups, or social services.
  • In some cases constructive and cosmetic surgery may be required.
  • For life adjustments to assist the patient support groups and services are available.
  • Patients previous psychological states may predispose them to injury and may have an adverse effect on recovery.
  • When patient face the burn injury may suffering a wide range of emotional responses including anger, frustration , irritability and psychological states such as, delirium , anxiety, depression.
  • After burn posttruamatic stress disorder may occur.
  • For psychological recovery the PTSD patient will need help from the primary or specialized care.
  • Provide the emotional and psychological support to the patient and family members.
  • Encourage the family members to stay touch with the patient and and communicate with the patient.
  • Provide more comfort and safety to both patient and family members in the rehabilitation center.

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