Third-degree burns look like deep wounds and appear to be very dark or extremely white, yellow or brown. These burns are considered major burns and they can be fatal when not properly treated. The burn damages the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) and the entire layer beneath it (dermis). Symptoms include little or no pain because the nerves and tissue ... Read More »
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Pain Management Strategies
Pain management is widely accepted principle in the healthcare management of people experiencing pain and discomfort because pain is already considered the fifth vital sign. Reducing pain to a tolerable level was once considered the goal of pain management, however even patients who have described pain relief as adequate often report disturbed sleep and marked distress because of pain. In ... Read More »