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View article: 23 Wound Characteristics and Other Predictive Factors of Hypertrophic Scarring in Pediatric Burns
23 Wound Characteristics and Other Predictive Factors of Hypertrophic Scarring in Pediatric Burns Open
Introduction Though generally accepted, it is not a definitive rule that burn injuries under 10% TBSA that heal in less than 21 days will have no scarring. The aim of this study was to assess what factors impact the likelihood of a child d…
View article: 963 Updated Epidemiology of Pediatric Burn Injuries Under 10% Total Body Surface Area: A Five-Year Review
963 Updated Epidemiology of Pediatric Burn Injuries Under 10% Total Body Surface Area: A Five-Year Review Open
Introduction The trends of pediatric burn injuries have remained consistent over the years, however given non-fatal burns are often treated by non-burn-specific providers an updated review of this population was conducted. This five-year r…
View article: 676 Supporting Pre-Operative Anxiety Before It Happens
676 Supporting Pre-Operative Anxiety Before It Happens Open
Introduction Pre-operative anxiety (POA) in pediatric burn patients poses a challenge for recovery, as management of burn injuries often requires multiple surgical interventions over time. With an occurrence rate between 50-75%, early iden…
View article: 554 Supplemental Nutrition Support in Pediatric Patients with 15-30% TBSA Burn Injuries
554 Supplemental Nutrition Support in Pediatric Patients with 15-30% TBSA Burn Injuries Open
Introduction The post-burn hypermetabolic response can elevate nutritional requirements, rapidly leading to calorie and protein malnutrition. Meeting these accelerated needs orally often challenges patients, warranting supplemental nutriti…
View article: 527 Practical Use of Biomarkers During Nutritional Support of Pediatric Burn Patients
527 Practical Use of Biomarkers During Nutritional Support of Pediatric Burn Patients Open
Introduction Current guidelines for evaluating nutritional risk in acutely ill patients incorporate the assessment of inflammation and disease burden. Inclusion of laboratory measures such as C-reactive protein (CRP) in screening criteria …
View article: Nutrition and metabolism in the rehabilitative phase of recovery in burn children: a review of clinical and research findings in a speciality pediatric burn hospital
Nutrition and metabolism in the rehabilitative phase of recovery in burn children: a review of clinical and research findings in a speciality pediatric burn hospital Open
During the rehabilitation phase of burn injury, patient care transitions from critical care medicine to restorative treatment strategies that encompass physical and occupational therapies, nutrition repletion, and psychosocial support for …