Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Burns are serious injuries that can require hospitalization and have physical and emotional sequelae. Sleep disturbance can occur after trauma as evidenced by posttraumatic stress symptoms such as re-experiencing of a trauma with repetitive dreams, memories and flashbacks. This area has been minimally examined with pediatric burn survivors; therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of posttraumatic stress and general health on sleep habits of pediatric burn survivors from. ⋯ Burns of any kind can cause posttraumatic stress, sleep disorders and impairment of health status in children.
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To evaluate the value of hematocrit for monitoring fluid resuscitation of burn patients in the acute phase of their care. ⋯ Hematocrit or its variations in our limited data base appears to not reliably detect over-resuscitation, therefore it is possible that it may not be a relevant marker. These conclusions should be clarified in a multi-institutional prospective or real-world analysis to validate the findings and null hypothesis.
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Physiotherapy practices in pediatric burns involves relaxation techniques and exercise training for attaining physical fitness, improving quality of life and, thereby to prevent primary and secondary complications. Physical activity and exercise act as a meaningful and purposeful tool for attaining physical fitness after burn injury. ⋯ Physiotherapy students and professionals have sufficient knowledge regarding pediatric burns complications, and also, they are well aware regarding recent physiotherapy practices in pediatric burn care management.
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Mirror therapy is aimed at developing a normal proprioceptive perception for the area with pain or movement restriction by making use of the person's monitoring of the healthy side movements thanks to the mirror's reflective feature. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of mirror therapy on joint range of motion, pain and functionality in acute upper extremity burn injuries. ⋯ This study showed that the standard physiotherapy and rehabilitation program applied in the acute period in upper extremity burns and the mirror treatment applied in addition to this program provide similar improvements in joint range of motion and pain.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate pediatric burn patients' and caregivers' quality of life (QoL), while identifying clinical characteristics correlated with psychological stress. ⋯ QoL is impacted in a substantial proportion of pediatric burn patients. Larger TBSA and increased burn depths cause significantly more psychological stress in children, and caregivers may require more extensive psychological evaluation.