Burns are common, usually as a result of an accident. Some wounds heal spontaneously, while others need to be treated at a burn center. This compendium provides a quick overview of the current state of knowledge regarding the diagnosis and therapy of burns. Initial care, assessment of burn area and depth, surgical treatment, skin, and skin substitutes are just a small selection of the topics covered. The book is aimed at all professional groups involved in the treatment of burns, whether as emergency physicians, surgeons, or nursing staff.