Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Autologous fat grafting does not improve burn scar appearance: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, pilot study.
It has been proposed that fat grafts can improve the appearance of mature burn scars. The pluripotent progenitor cells contained within autologous adipose tissue grafts are believed to induce skin repair and improve scar appearance. We conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effects of fat grafts on the appearance of mature burn scars. ⋯ Single treatment with autologous fat grafts did not improve mature pediatric burn scars when compared to normal saline injections.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of three cooling methods for burn patients: A randomized clinical trial.
Tap water may not be readily available in numerous places as a first aid for burns and, therefore, tea tree oil products are recommended alternatives. Our aim in this study was to compare the cooling effects of three burn-cooling methodologies, running tap water, Burnshield®, and Burn Cool Spray®, and suggest indications for each cooling method. This randomized, controlled, study enrolled patients with burns who used the emergency service of Seoul Bestian Hospital from June 2015 to October 2015. ⋯ All three cooling methods were effective in relieving pain. The temperature of the tap water used was related to the reduction in skin surface temperature and VAS pain score. The patients who visited the hospital within 30min of their burn accident needed a longer cooling time to attain a comparable skin surface temperature to those who visited after 30min.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Internet-based information and support program for parents of children with burns: A randomized controlled trial.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and effects of an internet-based information and self-help program with therapist contact for parents of children and adolescents with burns. The program aimed to reduce parents' symptoms of general and posttraumatic stress. ⋯ The program has the potential to support parents of children with burns. The intervention is easily accessible, cost-effective and could be implemented in burn care rehabilitation.