First aid improves clinical outcomes in burn injuries: Evidence from a cohort study of 4918 patients

Adequate first aid with 20min of running water is associated with improved outcomes. Benefits are seen in a reduction in wound depth, faster healing, and decreased grafting requirements. This has significant patient and health system benefits, and calls for promotion of 20min of running water globally in burns care.

Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 15, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Varun Harish, Neha Tiwari, Oliver M. Fisher, Zhe Li, Peter K.M. Maitz Source Type: research