Original Article

Hydrotherapy in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Burns

Authors: SAM E. STEPHENSON Jr. M.D., C R JOHNSTON M.D.

Abstract

The use of hydrotherapy, in the farm of whirlpool baths to burns of the body and extremities and compresses to those of the head and face, has seemed most useful. Thereby progression from second to third degree, because of infection, has been prevented. Grafts have been needed less frequently.

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