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.