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BURNED AND TRAUMATIZED HANDS

BURNED AND TRAUMATIZED HANDS Abstract MAJOR surgical conditions of the hands befalling soldiers are common and present a most serious problem. There are two main groups into which these problems may be classified: (1) burns and (2) trauma. Burns and trauma of the hands are particularly important because of the loss of function which frequently follows these conditions. Burns and trauma to other parts of the body may often be considered as problems in healing and cosmetics, but rarely do they present problems in function as complex as the function of the hands. From the time that first aid is administered, function of the hands must be considered. Otherwise disaster is met. BURNS First degree burns and second degree burns, unless extremely extensive, are rarely serious problems. Burns involving all the layers of the skin and those involving skin and deeper structures are most serious. The so-called third degree burn will be especially considered.The References 1. Aldrich, R. H.: New England J. Med. 208:299, 1933.Crossref 2. Flynn, J. E.: Am. J. Surg. 55:457, 1942.Crossref 3. Blalock, A.: Principles of Surgical Care: Shock and Other Problems , St. Louis, C. V. Mosby Company, 1940. 4. Roulston, T. J.: Brit. M. J. 2:611, 1941.Crossref 5. Zeno, L.: Arch. urug. de med., cir. y especialid. 14:322, 1939. 6. Allen, H. S., and Koch, S. L.: Surg., Gynec. & Obst. 74:914, 1942. 7. Glenn, W. W. L.; Peterson, D. K., and Drinker, C. K.: Surgery 12:685, 1942. 8. Levenson, S. M., and Lund, C. C.: Treatment of Burns of Extremities with Close Fitting Plaster of Paris Casts , J. A. M. A. 123:272 ( (Oct. 2) ) 1943. 9. Barron, J.: Personal communication to the author. 10. Sano, M. E.: Surg., Gynec. & Obst. 77:510, 1943. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Surgery American Medical Association

BURNED AND TRAUMATIZED HANDS

Archives of Surgery , Volume 54 (3) – Mar 1, 1947

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American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1947 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0004-0010
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1538-3644
DOI
10.1001/archsurg.1947.01230070255001
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Abstract

Abstract MAJOR surgical conditions of the hands befalling soldiers are common and present a most serious problem. There are two main groups into which these problems may be classified: (1) burns and (2) trauma. Burns and trauma of the hands are particularly important because of the loss of function which frequently follows these conditions. Burns and trauma to other parts of the body may often be considered as problems in healing and cosmetics, but rarely do they present problems in function as complex as the function of the hands. From the time that first aid is administered, function of the hands must be considered. Otherwise disaster is met. BURNS First degree burns and second degree burns, unless extremely extensive, are rarely serious problems. Burns involving all the layers of the skin and those involving skin and deeper structures are most serious. The so-called third degree burn will be especially considered.The References 1. Aldrich, R. H.: New England J. Med. 208:299, 1933.Crossref 2. Flynn, J. E.: Am. J. Surg. 55:457, 1942.Crossref 3. Blalock, A.: Principles of Surgical Care: Shock and Other Problems , St. Louis, C. V. Mosby Company, 1940. 4. Roulston, T. J.: Brit. M. J. 2:611, 1941.Crossref 5. Zeno, L.: Arch. urug. de med., cir. y especialid. 14:322, 1939. 6. Allen, H. S., and Koch, S. L.: Surg., Gynec. & Obst. 74:914, 1942. 7. Glenn, W. W. L.; Peterson, D. K., and Drinker, C. K.: Surgery 12:685, 1942. 8. Levenson, S. M., and Lund, C. C.: Treatment of Burns of Extremities with Close Fitting Plaster of Paris Casts , J. A. M. A. 123:272 ( (Oct. 2) ) 1943. 9. Barron, J.: Personal communication to the author. 10. Sano, M. E.: Surg., Gynec. & Obst. 77:510, 1943.

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Published: Mar 1, 1947

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