Pediatric Burn Patient Care

The chapter explores the management of pediatric burn patients, discussing the use of topical treatments, prophylactic antibiotics, and surgical interventions based on wound depth and infection risks. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring wounds, avoiding excessive systemic antibiotics to prevent resistance, and providing holistic care for optimal outcomes. The challenges of long-term care, societal perceptions of scarring, and the complexities of burn management in primary care and urgent care settings are also addressed.