Stat consult: Minor burns
The most common causes of minor superficial burns are sunburns and minor thermal injuries.
Burns
When to treat or refer a burn-injured patient
Guidelines from the American Burn Association provide a reliable road map for the assessment and treatment of these challenging injuries
Managing hyponatremia
Some individuals develop hyponatremia when on a diuretic — not because the sodium level is diluted, but because the diuretic causes the sodium to be excreted with the excess fluid.
Best treatment for burn blisters
Is it best to remove intact blisters on new second-degree burns or leave them alone?
