Serum Levels of Cardiotroponin I in Burn Patients and Its Relation to Outcome of the Disease
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Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Risk of Intubations Before Transport to Burn Center
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Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
The Use of the Alexander Technique in Nonburn Complex Wounds
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Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
The Use of a Burn Surgery Technique to Improve Wounds Healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa
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Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Defining Sepsis in Burn Patients: Still a Long Way to Go
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Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Early Diagnosis and Prevention of Ischemic Enterocolitis in Massive Burns
To summarize the most salient literature regarding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and prevention of ischemic enterocolitis (IE) in thermal injury. IE is a poorly characterized gastrointestinal complication associated with large burns. This entity occurs irrespective of abdominal trauma. The diagnostic challenges, paucity of treatment options and related complications make IE particularly lethal. Herein we present a case of profound IE in a 40-year-old male who sustained 80% total body surface area (TBSA) burns. We provide an overview of our current understanding of IE, discuss early diagnostic strategies, and review possible...
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Postburn Microstomia Prevention Using an Appliance Providing Simultaneous Horizontal and Vertical Adjustable Forces
This article describes the fabrication of a dynamic commissural appliance, constructed using acrylic resin and expansion screws, which provide simultaneous horizontal and vertical circumoral forces. This appliance is constructed easily and inexpensively without the need for taking impressions, can be adjusted so that it is almost painlessly inserted, and is progressively activated. It is convenient for use because the patient controls the pressure that is applied by the appliance. Its use in a case is described where the appliance has improved mouth opening and consequently functional outcomes. (Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research)
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Incidence of Sinusitis in Burn Victims and Association With Inhalational Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of sinusitis in mechanically ventilated burn victims and to examine if the presence of inhalational injury increases the likelihood of developing sinusitis. The authors hypothesize that the incidence of sinusitis will be increased in burn victims who have concomitant inhalational injury. A retrospective chart analysis was performed on all patients who were admitted to the Nathan Speare Regional Burn Treatment Center over a 24-month time frame. Patients who were mechanically ventilated for greater than 24 hours were then selected, resulting in a total of 137 patients f...
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Variation of Hemodynamic Parameters Through PiCCO in the Early Stage After Severe Burns
To investigate early hemodynamics of severely burned patients via PiCCO and to discuss clinical significance of hemodynamic monitoring for burn shock resuscitation, 55 extensive burn patients were enrolled in this retrospective study. The fluid resuscitation was guided according to Chinese General Formula and adjusted with urinary output of 0.5–1.0 ml/h/kg as a resuscitation goal. All patients were diagnosed within a relatively stable condition during burn shock stage, and they received PiCCO monitoring within 6 hours after burn. The preload parameter intrathoracic blood volume index was low at first, then returned to ...
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Burn Hand or Finger Goniometric Measurements: Sum of the Isolated Parts and the Composite Whole
Accurate assessment of hand function following a burn is important for patient impairment determination. Goniometric measurement of hand or finger range of motion (ROM) is typically done measuring individual finger joints with the adjacent joint in extension (isolated) or measuring the joints in a fist position (composite). The purpose of this study was to compare if the total flexion motion of the summed angles of the metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and distal interphalangeal joints in burned hands were equal when performed in an isolated vs a composite manner. Passive flexion ROM angles were collected pros...
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Addressing the Barriers to Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Use in Major Burns: Alternate Electrode Placement
This study aimed to determine whether alternate electrode positions were a suitable alternative compared to standardized (manufacturer) positions in moderate to large size burns for the measurement of BIS resistance and fluid changes. BIS measurements were collected in standard and alternate electrode placements and in an open wound and Acticoat™ dressing condition. A percentage difference greater than 5% between each standard and alternate placement BIS measurements was deemed clinically significant. Chi-square tests determined there were no significant differences (P = .097–.96) between the standard and alternate ele...
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
A Systematic Review on the Epidemiology of Pediatric Burn in Iran
Burn is the most common pediatric injuries all over the world. The aim of this study was to study the epidemiology of burn in under 15-year-old Iranian children by applying a systematic review. The related articles published before 2016 have been gathered from international databases by using the keywords in term of pediatric burns such as ScienceDirect, PubMed, Iranmedex, Google Scholar, Embase, Magiran, and SID. The checklists of STROBE have been applied to evaluate the quality of the reviewed data. A total of 35 relevant studies were extracted and evaluated. In most studies, the incidence of pediatric burns in male pati...
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Psychological Reactions, Social Support, and Coping Styles in Pakistani Female Burn Survivors
This study was aimed to explore the level of psychological distress and posttraumatic stress among female burn survivors in Pakistan. It was also intended to study the kind of social support available to these burn survivors in a society where women right violation is common. The sample consisted of 35 female burn victims selected from two hospitals. General Health Questionnaire, posttraumatic stress disorder Checklist-Specific, and Social Support Scale were used to measure study variables in addition to a short open-ended questionnaire to identify coping strategies of these burn survivors. Consistent with the hypothesis, ...
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Notch Signaling System Is Involved in the Regulation of Reparative Angiogenesis in the Zone of Stasis
The Notch pathway ligand Delta-like 4 (Dll4) functions as an antiangiogenic factor, inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)–induced angiogenesis. This function is documented in tumor and embryonic vasculature. However, its implication in burn wounds remains unexplored. Our objective was to explore the involvement of the Notch in the healing of zone of stasis burns. We hypothesized that anti-Dll4 therapy would prevent progressive necrosis in the stasis zone by promoting angiogenesis. Burns were created in 21 rats using the comb burn model. The Notch inhibitor N-[N-(3,5-difluorophenacetyl)-1-alanyl]-S-phenylgl...
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Oral Chemical Burns Reported to the Poisons Information Centre in Erfurt, Germany, from 1997 to 2014
Devastating oral burns often followed by lifelong complications can result from ingestion of caustic substances. However, although being one of the most challenging situations in clinical practice, literature data on the epidemiology of oral burns are still scarce. Retrospective analysis of all cases of oral burns after ingestion of corrosive substances reported to the Poisons Information Centre in Erfurt, Germany, from 1997 to 2014 was performed. In total, 482 calls because of oral burns were registered, with no change in the numbers of cases during the years. In the majority of the instances (47%), toddlers were affected...
Source: Journal of Burn Care and Research - November 1, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
