Komplexní léčba popáleninového traumatu – Königová Radana (2010)

This monograph presents a comprehensive, modern approach to treating patients with thermal, electrical, chemical and radiation injuries. It is prepared by a team of authors led by Radana Königová, a professor in the field at the clinic of the Third Faculty of Medicine at Charles University and one of the leading Czech burn specialists. The book is intended for all specialists, medical students, doctors in postgraduate training and practicing physicians. It provides a clear summary of every aspect of burn medicine and defines this complex subject precisely, supporting the findings with numerous examples from the authors’ extensive practice. A substantial section is devoted to trauma, including the ethical aspects of treatment. The authors discuss the necessary extent and type of care, prevention of psychological stress caused by burns and patients’ psychological rehabilitation. The book comes with a DVD containing more than 600 high-resolution images and diagrams with detailed descriptions and references in the individual chapters. A special supplement includes several video sequences demonstrating basic surgical procedures used in treating burned patients. The publication is a valuable resource for everyone who encounters burn trauma and its complications in study or professional practice, from future doctors to integrated rescue service workers.