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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