NSG4BUR Management of Burns & Tissue Reconstruction
In this unit students are provided with the opportunity to gain essential knowledge and skills used to care for people suffering from burn injuries. Students will study related wound physiology, psychological considerations, social impacts and contemporary management practices, for this client cohort. Case studies drawn from patients suffering from thermal, chemical and radiation burns are used as a foundation for the unit content. Specific emphasis is placed on assisting clients undergoing tissue replacement procedures including altered body image and life style changes.