Can J Plast Surg
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Silver dressings are a proven method for burn treatment. Current challenges associated with burn treatment include pain management and limited hospital resources. A new silver-coated nylon dressing was used at the Montreal Children's Hospital (Montreal, Quebec) to help reduce traumatic dressing changes and cost. ⋯ The silver-coated nylon dressings are as effective as other silver dressings used for pediatric burn victims. The dressings are less traumatic, require fewer resources and do not leave wound residue compared with other dressings.
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Self-inflicted burns represent a major social and medical problem for society. Differences have been demonstrated between patients who attempt suicide and those who deliberately harm themselves without any intention of killing themselves. These self-inflicted injuries may resemble injuries that are intentionally inflicted by others and may require investigation by protective services. Little is known about these specific pattern burn injuries in psychiatric patients.