Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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A new bio-degradable synthetic membrane was recently introduced to treat second degree burns in adults and pediatric patients. ⋯ In treating second degree burn wounds, this membrane provides a simple, effective solution alternative with good outcomes and less pain than conventional and previously studied treatment options in the same institution. Fewer dressing changes and easier overall management of the wounds contribute to its favorable profile.
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Observational Study
Soluble suppression of tumorigenicity-2 predicts pneumonia in patients with inhalation injury: Results of a pilot study.
Several mechanisms play a role in the development of pneumonia after inhalation injury. Our aim was to analyze whether higher concentrations of inflammatory markers or of biomarkers of epithelial injury are associated with a higher incidence of pneumonia in patients with inhalation injury. ⋯ Plasma sST2 in the first 24 h of admission predicts the occurrence of pneumonia in patients with inhalation injury.
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The aim of this study was to assess the analgesic efficacy of sufentanil in dressings after surgical treatment of burn wounds. ⋯ Sufentanil in dressings after burn wound surgery provides effective and safe analgesia and the sufentanil concentration in dressings should be ≥0.10 μg/mL in a solution of octenidine and phenoxyethanol.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for burn scar regeneration: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded study.
This study aimed to investigate the regeneration effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on hypertrophic scar regeneration using objective measurements. ⋯ This is the first report of ESWT on hypertrophic scar after burn using objective tools (melanin, erythema, sebum, TEWL, elasticity and thickness). ESWT has objective beneficial effects on burn-associated scar characteristics.