Authors

Andrew JA Holland

BSc (Hons), MBBS, PhD, FRCS (Eng), FRACS (Paed), FACS, Director, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Burns Research Institute, NSW; Professor of Paediatric Surgery, University of Sydney, NSW. andrew.holland@health.nsw.gov.au

Assessment and management of minor burns in children

Burns in children are common, with optimal management important to ensure wound healing and minimise the risks of subsequent scarring.