Short of decapitation, or a large caliber bullet through the heart, burns are the worst trauma a human can suffer. The self-healing mechanism is limited, not to mention respiratory issues and complications because of infection. And then there's the incredible pain, which seem quite immune to analgesic meds.
This week's HND piece examines how burn victims are treated, and highlights the great work being done by the Circle of Care foundation—related to the famed Grossman Burn Centers. We also take a brief look at what the Ebers papyrus had to say about treating burns.
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