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Stratification of venous thromboembolism risk in burn patients by Caprini score
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) consists of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and it is the number one preventable complication of death among patients during their hospital stay [1 –3]. VTE is often caused by venous stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial injury, or the triad of Virchow [4]. Owing to burn victims’ immobility, repeated operations, and recurrent use of indwelling venous catheters, they have a high risk of VTE complications. The lowest frequency of thromb oembolic complications has been reported as 0.25% through routine administration of prophylactic heparin [5]; however, the argum...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 22, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Quan Li, Te Ba, Ling-Feng Wang, Qiang Chen, Fang Li, Yuan Xue Source Type: research

Comparison of military and civilian burn patients admitted to a single center during 12 years of war
The current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are the longest wars in the history of the United States, lasting for over 16 years to date. Thermal injury has accounted for up to 10% of combat casualties sustained during these conflicts [1]. Previous studies performed early in the conflict demonstrated a predominance of explosive mechanisms responsible for combat-related burn injuries, frequent non-combat burns [2] and a favorable mortality compared to the Vietnam conflict, which was the last time burns were examined in depth in a combat population [3]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 22, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Julie A. Rizzo, Kaitlin A. Pruskowski, Tuan Le, Jennifer Gurney, Matthew P. Rowan, Kevin K. Chung, Leopoldo C. Cancio Source Type: research

The effect of hospital clown nurse on children ’s compliance to burn dressing change
Burn is a traumatic experience for children in many aspects. Especially the emotional dimension of this experience should not be overlooked. Besides the physical trauma of the burn injury, children also experience a significant level of anxiety related to hospitalization and painful medical procedures such as regular burn dressing changes [1]. These experiences may have long-term negative effects such as problems in sleeping and eating, decrease in cooperative behaviors, and post-traumatic stress [2]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 21, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Meltem Yildirim, Ecem Koroglu, Cagla Yucel, Senay Kirlak, Sevim Sen Source Type: research

Feasibility of a Kinect ®-based rehabilitation strategy after burn injury
Early mobilization and rehabilitation has become a hallmark in the management of critical care patients that is associated with decreased physical impairment and hospital length of stay [1]. In burn patients, the burden of long-term cognitive and neuromuscular impairment is compounded by prolonged muscle catabolism and joint stiffness from cutaneous scarring [2]. As such, it is essential that burn patients are provided early intensive rehabilitative therapies in order to maximize functional outcomes [3]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 18, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tam N. Pham, Joshua N. Wong, Tonya Terken, Nicole S. Gibran, Gretchen J. Carrougher, Aaron Bunnell Source Type: research

Using the injury severity score to adjust for comorbid trauma may be double counting burns: implications for burn research
Historically, the probability of death from thermal injuries has been determined based on three simple clinical criteria [1 –3]: (1) age (e.g.>60years), (2) burn size (>40% total body surface area [TBSA] burned), and (3) inhalation injury [1]. In fact, these three criteria are used in well-known burn mortality prediction scores such as the Modified Baux Index [4] and the Abbreviated Burn Severity Score Index (ABSI) [5,6]. More recently, a common methodology in the burn literature adjusts for age, burn size (e.g. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 17, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Jud C. Janak, Michael S. Clemens, Jeffrey T. Howard, Tuan D. Le, Leopoldo C. Cancio, Kevin K. Chung, Jennifer M. Gurney, Jonathan A. Sosnov, Ian J. Stewart Source Type: research

Increasing ambulatory treatment of pediatric minor burns —The emerging paradigm for burn care in children
Burns are a leading mechanism of injury among pediatric patients in the United States and are frequently cared for in emergency departments (ED). In 2015, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 104,940 nonfatal burn injuries and 290 deaths among children aged 0 –17years [1]. ED providers are frontline in burn treatment, and are tasked with evaluation, triage, and treatment of these injuries. Guidance from the American Burn Association (ABA) recommends referral to burn centers for children presenting to facilities that do not have “qualified personnel a nd equipment for the care of children [2].” Appre...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 17, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Clifford C. Sheckter, Harriet Kiwanuka, Zeshaan Maan, Elizabeth Pirrotta, Catherine Curtin, Nancy E. Wang Source Type: research

Re-evaluation of websites from burn centers in Austria, Germany and Switzerland
Since the introduction of the World Wide Web in the second half of the 20th century, websites, including those of healthcare providers, the information they provide, and their associated services, expanded rapidly. Hence, websites have become an indispensable medium for health-related information and an important tool for healthcare providers. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 17, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Stefan Benedikt, Alexandru-Cristian Tuca, Alen Palackic, Paul Wurzer, Daniel Popp, Christian Tapking, Lars-Peter Kamolz Source Type: research

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Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 1, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research

Quantitative and thematic analysis of burns surgeons ’ attitudes, beliefs and surgical decision-making in self-harm burn injuries: The use of a questionnaire and hypothetical cases
‘Self-harm’ refers to an intentional self-directed behaviour, which results in an injury [1]. In the UK, the prevalence of self-harm in the general population is reported to be between 4.6 and 6.6%, with preponderance among females and during adolescence and young adulthood [2]. Other factors as sociated with self-harm include: lower socioeconomic status; being single, divorced or living alone; poor social support; previous or ongoing adverse events (e.g. childhood abuse, domestic violence); mental health problems; and drug or alcohol problems [3–8]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - September 1, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Lovedeep Rai, Laura Shepherd, Ciaran P. O ’Boyle Source Type: research

Clinical significance of urinary fluoride levels in patients with hydrofluoric acid burns
Zhejiang is a coastal province in southeast China characterised by rapid economic development and high industrialisation, particularly in the western area [1]. The chemical industry is a pillar of the economy of Zhejiang province which is rich in fluorites. Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is extracted mostly from fluorites and has been used as a basic raw material in the synthesis of inorganic and organic fluorides, fluorine refrigerants, and novel fluorine-containing materials. Several fluorine chemical enterprises in the region have been expanded since the 1990s, and the number of new joint ventures, private enterprises, and indi...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - August 28, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Jianfen Zhang, Liangfang Ni, Xinhua Jiang, Zuliang Hu, Chunmao Han, Bin Xu, Yuanhai Zhang, Xingang Wang Source Type: research

Gender has no influence on mortality after burn injuries: A 20-year single center study with 839 patients
Despite advances in injury prevention programs and precautionary measures, burn injuries still represent the fourth most common type of trauma following traffic accidents, falls and interpersonal violence [1,2]. In Europe, the annual incidence lies between 2 and 29 per 100.000 individuals [3]. Although the majority of burns are minor, they can also lead to life-threating injuries. Time to hospital admission and pre-existing co-morbidities are only some variables of the list of known risk factors which influence patients ’ outcome. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - August 28, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Ines A. Ederer, Stefan Hacker, Nikolaus Sternat, Anna Waldmann, Olivia Salameh, Christine Radtke, Reinhard Pauzenberger Source Type: research

Development and validation of the Burnt Hand Outcome Tool (BHOT): A patient-led questionnaire for adults with hand burns
The complexity and frequency of hand burns is well recognized, with implications for rehabilitation and final outcome reaching well beyond that which can be quantified by examining the affected % Total Body Surface Area (% TBSA) alone [1]. It goes without saying that hand function has an enormous impact on one ’s capacity to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs), and that the manual capability achieved following a burn disproportionately influences the possibility of a patient to fully reintegrate into their pre-morbid place in society [2–4]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - August 27, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Sarah E. Bache, Edmund Fitzgerald O ’Connor, Paul J.H. Drake, Bruce Philp, Peter Dziewulski Source Type: research

Correlation between invasive and noninvasive blood pressure measurements in severely burned children
In pediatric burn management, vital signs including blood pressure are commonly used in the clinical decision making process. For this reason, the accuracy of diagnostic methods used to obtain these parameters is extremely important [1]. Blood pressure measurements must be accurate to avoid any under or overtreatment [2,3]. The two most commonly used methods to measure blood pressure involve the use of invasive intra-arterial lines or a noninvasive blood pressure cuff. Of these, the arterial line method is considered the gold standard [2]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - August 25, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Janos Cambiaso-Daniel, Victoria G. Rontoyanni, Guillermo Foncerrada, Anthony Nguyen, Karel D. Capek, Paul Wurzer, Jong O. Lee, Gabriel Hundeshagen, Charles D. Voigt, Ludwik K. Branski, Celeste C. Finnerty, David N. Herndon Source Type: research

Expression profile of microRNAs in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of rats as predictors for smoke inhalation injury
Smoke inhalation injury (SII) is due to respiratory and pulmonary parenchymal damage caused by smoke or toxic substances with/without heat [1], which can result in multiple complications, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) [2] and serious respiratory failure [3]. SII also may lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) [4]. To victims of fire tragedies, SII is a main factor in morbidity and mortality [5]. Relevant data suggests that 10% –30% of burn patients are comorbid with SII. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - August 20, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Peixin Xiao, Shuli Sun, Juan Cao, Jing Wang, Helin Li, Shike Hou, Hui Ding, Ziquan Liu, Yifei Fang, Song Bai, Xiaojing Qin, Fei Yu, Jinyang Liu, Xue Wang, Qi Lv, Haojun Fan Source Type: research

Carbon monoxide intoxication: What we know
This article in detail reviews epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and the therapy of this multidisciplinary challenge. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - August 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Georg Reumuth, Ziyad Alharbi, Khosrow Siamak Houschyar, Bong-Sung Kim, Frank Siemers, Paul Christian Fuchs, Gerrit Grieb Tags: Review Source Type: research