Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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To evaluate the value of hematocrit for monitoring fluid resuscitation of burn patients in the acute phase of their care. ⋯ Hematocrit or its variations in our limited data base appears to not reliably detect over-resuscitation, therefore it is possible that it may not be a relevant marker. These conclusions should be clarified in a multi-institutional prospective or real-world analysis to validate the findings and null hypothesis.
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Burns are serious injuries that can require hospitalization and have physical and emotional sequelae. Sleep disturbance can occur after trauma as evidenced by posttraumatic stress symptoms such as re-experiencing of a trauma with repetitive dreams, memories and flashbacks. This area has been minimally examined with pediatric burn survivors; therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of posttraumatic stress and general health on sleep habits of pediatric burn survivors from. ⋯ Burns of any kind can cause posttraumatic stress, sleep disorders and impairment of health status in children.
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Physiotherapy practices in pediatric burns involves relaxation techniques and exercise training for attaining physical fitness, improving quality of life and, thereby to prevent primary and secondary complications. Physical activity and exercise act as a meaningful and purposeful tool for attaining physical fitness after burn injury. ⋯ Physiotherapy students and professionals have sufficient knowledge regarding pediatric burns complications, and also, they are well aware regarding recent physiotherapy practices in pediatric burn care management.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate pediatric burn patients' and caregivers' quality of life (QoL), while identifying clinical characteristics correlated with psychological stress. ⋯ QoL is impacted in a substantial proportion of pediatric burn patients. Larger TBSA and increased burn depths cause significantly more psychological stress in children, and caregivers may require more extensive psychological evaluation.
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The role of exosomes in areas, such as skin wound healing, have been of consideratble interest recently. However, the effects of exosomes derived mainly from fibroblast cells on wound healing have yet to be documented well. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of exosomes derived from fibroblast cells on wound healing in Wistar rats. ⋯ The results showed that the utilization of fibroblast-Exo significantly promoted cutaneous wound healing in a rat full-thickness skin ulcer model. This is a potential innovation for cell-free therapy from fibroblast-Exo as a closed structure similar to human cells.