Introduction:

Burns are considered as one of the most severe and complicated traumas that exist, due to the physical and psychological consequences that they cause in patients. Nursing interventions are aimed at performing an effective treatment, based on clinical knowledge and judgment, in order to favor the expected outcome of the patient.

Objective:

To analyze the most effective nursing interventions for the management of burns.

Methods:

A systematic literature review was carried out with analysis of the content of the documents. The databases consulted were PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Dialnet, Cuiden plus, IME and MEDES. The inclusion criteria were research articles on the topic of study, published between 2011-2016 and with full-text acces. The descriptors were quemaduras [burns], terapéutica [therapeutics], and atención de enfermería [nursing care]. Thorough initial search strategies a total of 216 results were identified and 18 studies were finally selected.

Conclusions:

Effective nursing interventions were found for the treatment and care of burns, aimed at pain management, wound care caused by the burn or directed towards skin care. Resuscitation, early mobilization and nutritional therapy were effective for complications.

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