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• Sujata Sarabahi MS MCh DNB MNAMS, Assistant Professor and Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Department of Burns, Plastic,, Maxillofacial and Microvascular Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and, Associated Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
• VK Tiwari  MS MCh, Professor and Senior Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Department of Burns,, Plastic, Maxillofacial and Microvascular Surgery,, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and, Associated Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
• Arun Goel  MS MCh FICS, Senior Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Head of Unit, Department of Burns, Plastic,, Maxillofacial and Microvascular Surgery,, Lok Nayak Hospital and Associated Maulana Azad, Medical College, New Delhi, India
• LC Gupta MD (Radiology) DMRE MD (PSM) FAMS DSc (Hon.), Retd. Director Medical, Border Security Force, India

Burn specialist treats burn patients, but the modern treatment of major burns depends upon multidisciplinary team approach which includes anesthetist, medical specialist, pulmonologist, nutritionist, physiotherapist and occupational therapist. Each of them helps in providing a holistic approach towards treating and rehabilitating a burn patient. This book brings together the knowledge and clinical experience of many of the specialists from all over the country, who have made outstanding contributions in the field of burn care. An attempt has been made to deliver comprehensive information about the treatment of a burn victim in all its aspects from the experiences and expertise of these surgeons and physicians serving in the battlefield of burns, i.e The Burn Units; thus gaining and giving opportunities to learn from the best. This book emphasizes not only on the treatment and rehabilitation of burns but also the pathophysiology of burns and its prevention. It was not an easy task and required constant follow up to get others associated in producing this book. This book will be beneficial to all the postgraduate and practicing burn surgeons who will be reading this book.

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