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- Jenna Langschmidt, Paul L Caine, Christopher M Wearn, Amy Bamford, Yvonne T Wilson, and Naiem S Moiemen.
- Warwick Medical School, The University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK.
- Burns. 2014 Aug 1;40(5):860-4.
IntroductionHydrotherapy is widely used in burns management however there are risks associated with its use, in particular cross-infection. Data regarding indications and techniques in common use is deficient. This study aimed to investigate hydrotherapy practices in the UK and Ireland.MethodsA survey of the hydrotherapy practice of major burn care providers was performed by e mail and where necessary, follow up telephone contact.ResultsThe survey included 28 burn care providers. 27 reported using hydrotherapy. Only 11 (41%) had defined indication criteria with 4 (15%) implementing a specific protocol. Variations in hydrotherapy practice were seen.ConclusionHydrotherapy is used nationwide, however considerable variation in practice exists. One area worthy of further consideration is the need for appropriate standards of infection control.Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.
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