September 2024 - 10 articles
Infection is very common in burn patients because they lose the primary barrier from microorganism invasion, the skin. While there are attempts to prevent infections, topical antimicrobials and systemic prophylaxis tend to lead to more resistant orga...
Electrical burn injuries to the scalp are at risk of extensive tissue damage and neurological complications. We present the case of a patient who came into contact with a high-voltage power line while cherry picking, resulting in a large full-thickne...
Civilian mass-casualty disasters and armed conflict share many features, including the fact that both maximally challenge multidisciplinary burn teams. Rigorous training is required to build teams and systems that can respond effectively. One of the...
The treatment of severe burn injuries, which occur particularly in the context of armed conflicts, is based on a multimodal treatment concept. In addition to complex intensive care therapy, the surgical reconstruction options of plastic surgery and t...
Thorough biological safety testing of topical therapeutic compounds and antimicrobials is a critical prerequisite for appropriate cutaneous wound care. Increasing pathogen resistance rates to traditional antibiotics and antifungals are driving the de...
Balance is an important component of daily function and impairments can lead to injury and quality-of-life limitations. Balance is not well studied in the burn population. This study examines the frequency of long-term balance impairments and associa...
Burn mass casualty event occurrences are rare but will place significant burdens on any burn unit or healthcare system. Effective disaster preparedness plays a significant role in mitigating the aftermath of a burn mass casualty. The aim of this stud...
Burn care quality indicators are used to monitor and improve quality of care and for benchmark purposes. The perspectives of burn survivors, however, are not included in current sets of quality indicators while patient-centred care gains importance....
Burn injuries are among the most traumatic events a person can endure, often causing significant psychological dysfunction and severe pain. Hypnosis shows promise as a complementary intervention to manage pain and reduce the psychological distress as...
Scars following burns can often prove complex to manage, particularly when crossing joints or special areas such as the head and neck, due to contractures. This case report discusses the individualised care and rehabilitation provided to a burn patie...
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