Erin Allman-Updike
π€ SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
Others suggested that treating like with like, so applying heat to the burn, would yield more positive results, especially for those with deep wounds.
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The first book dedicated to burns, De Combustionibus, was written by Fabricius Hildenus in 1607.
And it warned that if cooling were applied to burn skin, it would, quote, harden like fat when it is cooled and thus shut in the moisture.
How fascinating.
Okay.
So keep things warm.
Keep things flowing is kind of like their idea.
Okay.
But this book also was among the first to propose treatments for contractures.
Okay.
Did we talk about contractures?
No, but I'll talk more about it next week.
Okay.
Okay.
So we'll get there.
Stay tuned for explanation on contractures.
Yeah.