Burn injuries in the ICU: A case scenario approach Part 2. Issue 5 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simko, Lynn Coletta; Culleiton, Alicia L.
• Is Part Of: Nursing ... critical care. Volume 12:Issue 5(2017:Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Amish -- burn ICU -- critical care -- cultural competency -- severe burn injuries -- thermal burns -- trauma -- wound care; Intensive care nursing -- Periodicals; Intensive care nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; 616.028
• DOI: 10.1097/01.CCN.0000521931.38819.60
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-447X

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: This article is the second part of a case study about Abe, a young Amish patient with severe burn injuries. In Part 1, various types of burns were described, as well as initial resuscitative care for patients with severe burn injuries. In Part 2, the authors detail Abe's unfolding case scenario and conclusion, cultural concerns in nursing care for an Amish patient, and the treatment modalities necessary to manage patients with burn injuries in the ICU. Abstract : This article is the second part of a case study about Abe, a young Amish patient with severe burn injuries. In Part 1, various types of burns were described, as well as initial resuscitative care for patients with severe burn injuries. In Part 2, the authors detail Abe's unfolding case scenario and conclusion, cultural concerns in nursing care for an Amish patient, and the treatment modalities necessary to manage patients with burn injuries in the ICU.