Minor injuries is a unique and accessible guide to the clinical examination and treatment of minor injuries. It brings the essential knowledge and skills together in a single text.
A comprehensive range of the conditions likely to present in each area is described with clear instructions on examination, as well as guidelines on whether to treat or refer. The effective treatments for most injuries are given and their relative merits discussed. The book is highly illustrated to demonstrate anatomical features and the clinical skills for treating injuries.
This is an essential guide for nurses and nurse practitioners working in minor injuries clinics, emergency departments, in occupational health roles and in the community.
Part 1 General issues: Definitions. The background to clinical practice. Clinical examination and documentation. The injured child. Basics of musculoskeletal injury and examination. Part 2 Musculoskeletal injuries: The neck and upper limbs. The back and lower limbs. Part 3 Other minor injuries: Minor wounds and burns. Minor head injuries. The face. References and further reading. Index.