Treatment of Burns, The

Synopsis

Outlines first aid instructions and shows methods of estimating replacement of body fluids. Illustrates degrees of burn damage in animation followed by initial treatment, excision, saline bath, skin grafting and nursing. Emphasises the dangers of cross-infection Shows the amenities of the McIndoe Burns Centre at East Grinstead.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1965

Availability

Free loan to members

Uses

Undergraduates. Postgraduates. *BMA/BLAT

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

burns; emergency medical treatment

Credits

Director

Kenneth Rittener

Producer

Stanley Schofield

Contributor

John Mascall

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Schofield (Stanley) Productions Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Merck Sharp & Dohme

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

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Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

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