Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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A new bio-degradable synthetic membrane was recently introduced to treat second degree burns in adults and pediatric patients. ⋯ In treating second degree burn wounds, this membrane provides a simple, effective solution alternative with good outcomes and less pain than conventional and previously studied treatment options in the same institution. Fewer dressing changes and easier overall management of the wounds contribute to its favorable profile.
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Observational Study
Soluble suppression of tumorigenicity-2 predicts pneumonia in patients with inhalation injury: Results of a pilot study.
Several mechanisms play a role in the development of pneumonia after inhalation injury. Our aim was to analyze whether higher concentrations of inflammatory markers or of biomarkers of epithelial injury are associated with a higher incidence of pneumonia in patients with inhalation injury. ⋯ Plasma sST2 in the first 24 h of admission predicts the occurrence of pneumonia in patients with inhalation injury.
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Burn scars are a major clinical challenge. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness and safety of one treatment with the ablative fractional CO2 laser (AFL-CO2) compared to standard burn scar treatment. ⋯ This study demonstrates that AFL-CO2 is an effective and safe treatment modality for burn scars improving thickness, symptoms and quality of life of burn survivors when compared to conventional scar treatment.