Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Low-and middle-income (LMIC) countries account for 90% of all reported burns, nevertheless there is a paucity of providers to treat burns. Current studies on burns in LMICs have not evaluated the gap between care seeking and receiving. This study explores this gap across socioeconomically similar populations in a multi-country population based assessment to inform burn care strategies. ⋯ Despite similar country socioeconomic characteristics there was significant variability in burn demographics, timing, and disability. Nevertheless, being geographically and economically disadvantaged predict lack of access to burn care.
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Patient satisfaction after fractional ablation of burn scar with 2940nm wavelength Erbium-Yag laser.
Fractional laser therapy is a new treatment with potential benefit in the treatment of burn scars. We sought to determine patient satisfaction after burn scar treatment with the Erbium-Yag laser. ⋯ Burn patients treated with the Erbium-Yag laser are highly satisfied with changes in their burn scars.
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Oral mucosa follows a distinctly different trajectory of wound healing than skin. Although there are contemporary guidelines regarding treatment of burns to the skin, there is no standard of care specific to intraoral burns. This narrative review proposes an evidence-based treatment algorithm for the management of intraoral burns. ⋯ In order to critically appraise the strength of the treatment recommendations, the GRADE criteria was applied to each arm of the algorithm. The algorithm was initially subdivided into the four primary etiologies of intraoral burns - thermogenic, cryogenic, chemical, electrical. Our findings emphasize the importance of conservative modalities of intra-oral burn treatment.
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Burns can cause life-threatening injuries and severe limitations. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the structured home-based exercise program on depression status and quality of life in burn patients. ⋯ Our study concludes that burn patients who underwent the structured home-based exercise programs attained acceleration of their physical, social, and psychological integrity. Thus, establishing a structured home-based exercise program according to the burn type and clinical course should be continued.
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To investigate the outcomes of a local healthcare system in managing a burn mass casualty incident (BMCI). ⋯ This article highlights the value of precise triage, traffic control, and effective resource allocation in treating a BMCI. Effective supporting systems for facility expansion, staff recruitment, medical supplies and clear-cut treatment strategies for severely burned patients are contributory factors leading to zero mortalities in our series, in addition to young age and minimal inhalation injuries. The need for reevaluation of the safety of cornstarch powder in festival activities is clear.