Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Comparative Study
Reduction in skin grafting after the introduction of hydrofiber dressings in partial thickness burns: a comparison between a hydrofiber and silver sulphadiazine.
The aim of this study was to compare clinical outcome of children with scald burns treated with a hydrofiber dressing (Aquacel(®), Convatec Inc.) with the former standard of care with silver sulfadiazine (Flammazine(®); Solvay Pharmaceuticals), considering surgical intervention and length of stay (LOS). ⋯ Compared to silver sulfadiazine treatment a reduced number of surgical interventions was observed in mixed partial thickness scald burns up to 10% TBSA burned in children aged 0-4 years after the introduction of hydrofiber dressings. The mode of treatment with this wound dressing also limited hospital length of stay.
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The Burns Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B) is easy to apply, can be self-administered, and is considered a suitable instrument to measure general health and the physical, mental, and social aspects of burn victims' life. ⋯ The reliability and validity of the adapted version of the BSHS-Brief was shown to be satisfactory. Thus, it can be used to investigate quality of life of Iranian patients suffering from burn.
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Amputation is a rare procedure among burned patients. However, it has significant physical and psychological consequences which impact quality of life. ⋯ Amputation is a low incidence procedure among burned patients. Patients who underwent amputations are frequently at working age. Patients with high-voltage electrical burns and impaired consciousness are more likely to undergo amputation. Since these are highly incapacitating injuries, it is very important to implement preventive measures.
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Burns are important contributors toward mortality in trauma related injuries in Karachi, Pakistan. The aim of the present study was to delineate the factors contributing to the duration of hospitalization and mortality in such patients. ⋯ The relationship of age and gender of the patient, the cause of burn, inhalation injury, the region affected and %TBSA burnt are important factors in determining the duration of hospitalization of the patients and whether the patients will survive or succumb to injuries.
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Assault by burning in Dhaka, Bangladesh, occurs in a variety of forms, resulting from various causes and motives. A total of 311 cases of intentional burns from the Burn Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital from April 2004 to May 2011 (6 years) were studied by retrospective and prospective observational review. The majority of victims (68%) were female. ⋯ Ophthalmic injury, with frequent visual impairment, was very common in cases of chemical attack. Legal and social support for victims and their families are frequently inadequate to compensate for losses. Clearly, more attention in our community should be focussed on the prevention of burn assaults, adequate compensation and medical care for victims, as well as speedy retribution for perpetrators.