Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Early enteral nutrition versus late enteral nutrition for burns patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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In the USA, 450,000 thermal burns receive medical treatment annually. Burn scars are commonly excised and covered with skin grafts. Long-term, these treatments commonly leave patients with discomfort, reduced total lung capacity and forced vital capacity, and restriction of thoracic expansion and shoulder joint mobility. In this article, we present our experience with using scar release and immediate flap reconstruction to treat thoracic restriction due to burn sequelae. ⋯ Scar releases and flaps provide a safe and effective method for the correction of restricted thoracic expansion, respiratory restriction, decreased range of shoulder motion, and discomfort from thoracic burn sequelae.
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To compare psychological difficulties experienced during the initial acute hospitalization and the last follow up visit for children with electrical injuries (EI) and children without electrical injuries (non-EI). We hypothesized that children with electrical burns would have different psychological outcomes. ⋯ Some differences were evident between the groups immediately after injury; however, long term outcomes were similar.
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Although burn is a highly traumatic experience, little has been reported on the perception of the individual burn patient in the Chinese cultural context. For developing more culturally sensitive rehabilitation strategies for burn survivors, the present study was conducted to elucidate their perceived changes and to construct a theoretical model of their subjective experience and coping strategies. ⋯ The findings of the present study suggested that burn survivors encountered such challenges as "unexpected suffering," "culture-related stigma," "perceived social rejection," and "constructing a new identity." Limited and inappropriate coping strategies may hinder the effective rehabilitation of burn survivors. In addition, burns must be understood in the social-cultural context to develop effective coping strategies for reintegration into society.
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To date, there are no reviews on machine learning (ML) in burn care. Considering the growth of ML in medicine and the complexities and challenges of burn care, this review specializes on ML applications in burn care. The objective was to examine the features and impact of applications in targeting various aspects of burn care and research. ⋯ A common feature base may be determined for ML in burn care/research, but the impact of ML will require further validation in prospective observational studies and randomized clinical trials, establishment of common performance metrics, and high quality evidence about clinical and economic impacts. Only then can ML applications be advanced and accepted widely in burn care/research.