This article outlines the technique for dressing a minor burn. The nurse should be aware of national burn care referral guidance, and have the knowledge and skills to establish the severity and extent of a burn. The nurse should also be able to determine whether referral to a regional specialist centre is required.
The extent and severity of a burn determines its ongoing management.
The burn wound requires regular evaluation, since its appearance and management needs can change over time.
Competence in general wound care is essential for nurses undertaking this procedure.
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Nursing Standard. 30, 47, 53-57. doi: 10.7748/ns.2016.e10562
Correspondence Peer reviewAll articles are subject to external double-blind peer-review and checked for plagiarism using automated software.
Conflict of interestNone declared.
Received: 10 May 2016
Accepted: 22 June 2016
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