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Assessing the Severity of a Burn Injury
Even in the best of hands, the authors warn, clinical estimation of the depth of a burn is frequently inaccurate, and numerous factors need to be weighed in the overall assessment process. They review the critical considerations for both first responders and emergency physicians, discuss how to optimize wound care and pain management, and point out the special characteristics of specific burn types.

Seven Pitfalls of Pediatric Emergencies
A pallid infant or confused teenager is a disaster waiting to happen if you miss the subtle signs of serious illness.