Paediatric burns: Assessment, pain relief and initial management

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Paediatric burns: Assessment, pain relief and initial management

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We are on our summer break and the editorial office is closed until 14 January. We hope you enjoy this article which is part of Summer Hiatus, an eclectic mix from our archives throughout the year, The Conversation and other publications we share content with. Please note the comment function has been turned off while we are away. Happy reading

Key points, Young children are at a higher risk of burns, particularly scalds, as they explore their environment. This first of two articles on paediatric burns s