Wounds and Burns (children)

Type: eChapter
Book Title:	Care of Sick Children
Chapter:	12

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Chapter 12: Wounds and Burns

Overview:

Outlines the different types of wounds and their first aid
Outlines minor wounds
Describes major wounds and the different methods of treatment
Describes how to control a nose bleed
Describes amputations and dental trauma
Describes how to manage an animal bite
Describes burns and their First Aid

Description:

A wound is a break in the skin. Various words are used to describe different sorts of wounds - depending on the appearance of the wound and the nature of the injury that caused the break in the skin. This chapter explores the different types and causes of wounds and their treatment.

Topics:

Types of wounds
First aid
Minor wounds
Major wounds
Epistaxis (Nose bleed)
Amputations
Dental trauma
Animal bites
Burns

Speaker / Author:

Gerry Silk

Gerry is a registered paediatric nurse who holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in education. Gerry trained at The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London, and now has more than 30 years of experience in the care of sick children in various settings, including major city hospitals and outback Australia. Gerry spent 15 years working in the Emergency Department of the Royal Children’s Hospital (Melbourne, Australia), including ten years as the clinical nurse educator. She now works part-time as a paediatric nurse educator at the Angliss Hospital (Melbourne).

Gerry also runs her own business in paediatric health education and consultancy. In this capacity she presents seminars and educational sessions for parent groups, nurses, and other health professionals. While at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Gerry had a particular interest in the care of suddenly bereaved families. She developed hospital guidelines for the care of families affected by sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and these guidelines are now used around Australia. Gerry continues to have strong links with the ‘SIDS & Kids’ organisation, and conducts creative scrapbooking workshops for bereaved parents.

Gerry also instigated the use of calico dolls with children who are receiving health care. The dolls are now used throughout Australia and in many countries overseas — with the support of the Kiwanis organisation, which coordinates the making of the dolls. As a result of this initiative, Gerry was awarded the Victorian Community Service award in 1993. Gerry is especially interested in the cultural aspects of health care, and her postgraduate studies (which included study in China) reflected this abiding interest. Gerry regularly works in developing countries for a couple of weeks each year, which also allows her to indulge in her love of travel.

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