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View article: The impact of concomitant traumatic brain injuries on the surgical treatment of burns: a long-term, monocentric retrospective study
The impact of concomitant traumatic brain injuries on the surgical treatment of burns: a long-term, monocentric retrospective study Open
Burn injuries significantly impact morbidity and mortality, with early surgical intervention crucial for improving outcomes. However, concomitant traumatic brain injury frequently complicates burn management, potentially delaying timely su…
View article: A06 Managing 4 Severe Burn Injury Patients In Red Zone Under Mass Casualty Incidence
A06 Managing 4 Severe Burn Injury Patients In Red Zone Under Mass Casualty Incidence Open
INTRODUCTION Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) are disasters, either man-made or natural, in which local management agencies and the healthcare system are overwhelmed. Burns can occur when the skin is exposed to heat sources, such as flames, …
View article: The risk factors of plasma transfusions during resuscitation in pediatric burn patients: a retrospective study from 2010 to 2021
The risk factors of plasma transfusions during resuscitation in pediatric burn patients: a retrospective study from 2010 to 2021 Open
Objectives To analyze the prevalence and risk factors of plasma transfusions during resuscitation after burns in children. Methods A retrospective study was carried out at the Burn Treatment Center of the Central Theatre Air Force Hospital…
View article: From Admission to Allocation: Using Machine Learning to Predict Burn Patient Resource Needs
From Admission to Allocation: Using Machine Learning to Predict Burn Patient Resource Needs Open
Burn care varies widely in complexity, yet physicians lack standardized tools to identify which patients will require prolonged, high-resource hospitalizations at the time of admission. Most cost analyses rely on billed charges adjusted by…
View article: Sepsis in burn care: incidence and outcomes
Sepsis in burn care: incidence and outcomes Open
Background Although sepsis is known to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adult burn patients, its epidemiology and impact are poorly understood. This study aims to address these gaps by further characterizing predictors of…
View article: Indication and timing of tracheotomy in burn patients
Indication and timing of tracheotomy in burn patients Open
Background Tracheotomy is the most common and effective strategy to maintain the airway patency of burn patients. However, the indication and timing of tracheotomy in burn patients were mainly experience-relied and sometimes controversial.…
View article: Electrical Burns: A Retrospective Study at the Lebanese Burn Center in <scp>Geitaoui Hospital</scp>, Lebanon (2011–2024)
Electrical Burns: A Retrospective Study at the Lebanese Burn Center in <span>Geitaoui Hospital</span>, Lebanon (2011–2024) Open
Electrical burns are among the most severe burn injuries, often leading to deep tissue damage, systemic complications, and prolonged hospitalisation. In Lebanon, limited national data on electrical burn injuries limits the understanding of…
View article: Can Pure Silk Compete with the Established Mepilex Ag® in the Treatment of Superficial Partial Thickness Burn Wounds? A Prospective Intraindividual Study
Can Pure Silk Compete with the Established Mepilex Ag® in the Treatment of Superficial Partial Thickness Burn Wounds? A Prospective Intraindividual Study Open
Introduction: Superficial partial thickness burns generally do not require surgical intervention and are managed with specialized wound dressings. Mepilex Ag® is commonly used and often represents the standard of care. This study evaluated…
View article: Lower fluid resuscitation volumes in the first 24 hours following a severe burn injury are independently associated with greater days alive and out of hospital: A retrospective cohort study
Lower fluid resuscitation volumes in the first 24 hours following a severe burn injury are independently associated with greater days alive and out of hospital: A retrospective cohort study Open
Adjusting for known confounders, there was a negative linear relationship between fluid volumes in the first 24 h and DAOH90 and DAOH180. Either could be used as a continuous, patient-centred outcome for future clinic…
View article: Rethinking treatment strategies for second-degree palmar burns in adults: A ten-year retrospective outcome analysis at a major burn center
Rethinking treatment strategies for second-degree palmar burns in adults: A ten-year retrospective outcome analysis at a major burn center Open
View article: Fungal infections in burn patients: The rise of <i>Fusarium</i> as the most prevalent in a burn center in Mexico City
Fungal infections in burn patients: The rise of <i>Fusarium</i> as the most prevalent in a burn center in Mexico City Open
Burns are among the most devastating traumatic injuries. The primary risk of infection stems from disruption of the primary barrier, the skin. For patients with deep burns, loss of the dermis is the main risk factor for systemic bacterial …
View article: The Influence of Blood Parameters on the Adhesion of an Epidermal Substitute in the Treatment of Burn Wounds in Children
The Influence of Blood Parameters on the Adhesion of an Epidermal Substitute in the Treatment of Burn Wounds in Children Open
Background: Burns in children represent a significant public health issue, as there is no single targeted dressing for the treatment of burn wounds in children. The alloplastic epidermal skin substitute is the dressing of choice for treati…
View article: Erratum to " Evaluation of clinical features and treatment modality of pediatric patients with Steven Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: a single-center experience " [ Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 55 2 461 469]
Erratum to " Evaluation of clinical features and treatment modality of pediatric patients with Steven Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: a single-center experience " [ Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 55 2 461 469] Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.55730/1300-0144.5990.].
View article: Comments on “A 10-year mono-center study on patients with burns ≥70% TBSA: prediction model construction and multicenter validation – retrospective cohort”
Comments on “A 10-year mono-center study on patients with burns ≥70% TBSA: prediction model construction and multicenter validation – retrospective cohort” Open
View article: Trends in First Positive Culture Results in Major Burn Center Over a 10-Year Period
Trends in First Positive Culture Results in Major Burn Center Over a 10-Year Period Open
Patients with severe burns are more vulnerable to infection, sepsis, and death. With heavy use of antimicrobials, changes in burn wound microbial and antibiotic resistance patterns have been reported; however, the literature remains scarce…
View article: Hand Function Recovers to Near Normal in Patients with Deep Dermal Hand Burns Treated with Enzymatic Debridement: A Prospective Cohort Study
Hand Function Recovers to Near Normal in Patients with Deep Dermal Hand Burns Treated with Enzymatic Debridement: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
Short- and long-term hand function was evaluated in adult patients with deep dermal and full-thickness hand burns after treatment with enzymatic debridement (NexoBrid® MediWound Ltd., Yavne, Israel), assessing the results at discharge and …
View article: Electrical Burns Presenting to a Burn Specialty Center in India: Navigating a Public Health and Infrastructure Crisis
Electrical Burns Presenting to a Burn Specialty Center in India: Navigating a Public Health and Infrastructure Crisis Open
Electrical burns represent a significant health burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In India, approximately 700,000 burn cases annually require hospital admission, with 140,000 fatalities. This study aims to analyze trends,…
View article: A Retrospective Review of Silver Sulfadiazine Use in Patients With Sulfa-Allergic Burns at a Regional Burn Center
A Retrospective Review of Silver Sulfadiazine Use in Patients With Sulfa-Allergic Burns at a Regional Burn Center Open
Background Silver sulfadiazine is the most common topical antimicrobial used in burn management. The intent of this retrospective review is to examine the safety of silver sulfadiazine use in documented sulfa-allergic burn patients at a le…
View article: Contribution of icaADBC genes in biofilm production ability of Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates collected from hospitalized patients at a burn center in North of Iran
Contribution of icaADBC genes in biofilm production ability of Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates collected from hospitalized patients at a burn center in North of Iran Open
View article: Smartphone virtual reality for pain management during pediatric burn care transition: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Smartphone virtual reality for pain management during pediatric burn care transition: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Burn injuries severe enough to result in emergency department visits are a large burden for US children. Treatment for these injuries often involves daily dressing changes at home, which can be very painful and anxiety-inducing.…
View article: Chemical burns: pathophysiology and therapeutic protocols—do cervico-facial injuries pose specific challenges?
Chemical burns: pathophysiology and therapeutic protocols—do cervico-facial injuries pose specific challenges? Open
Chemical burns, though relatively rare, present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their complex pathophysiology and the need for specialized care. A retrospective study was conducted, examining the characteristics, t…
View article: Fake smoke, real fire: a retrospective single-center analysis of the underestimated risk of e-cigarette explosions and the typical burn patterns
Fake smoke, real fire: a retrospective single-center analysis of the underestimated risk of e-cigarette explosions and the typical burn patterns Open
Summary Parallel to the increasing dissemination of electronic cigarettes (E-cigarette) in the population, increasing numbers of burn injuries caused by explosions of the devices or the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been observed…
View article: Management of Burns: Multi-Center Assessment Comparing AI Models and Experienced Plastic Surgeons
Management of Burns: Multi-Center Assessment Comparing AI Models and Experienced Plastic Surgeons Open
Background: Burn injuries require accurate assessment for effective management, and artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining attention in burn care for diagnosis, treatment planning, and decision support. This study compares the effectivene…
View article: Using Implementation Science to Understand Barriers to Telemedicine Use for Burn Care During a Crisis
Using Implementation Science to Understand Barriers to Telemedicine Use for Burn Care During a Crisis Open
During a crisis, hospitals need help to meet the needs of patients with burns. Very few clinicians (1%) of medical doctors and registered nurses and few hospitals (2%) have burn care expertise. Due to these capacity limitations, patients w…
View article: Psychiatric evaluation: an important component of multidisciplinary approach in pediatric burns
Psychiatric evaluation: an important component of multidisciplinary approach in pediatric burns Open
Objective: To identify psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses in pediatric burn intensive care patients and to retrospectively evaluate their relationship with the severity of the burn injury. Methods: Eighty-five cases for whom psychiatric co…
View article: Our initial experience with rapid enzymatic debriding agent for burn eschar: Case series from an ABA verified burn center
Our initial experience with rapid enzymatic debriding agent for burn eschar: Case series from an ABA verified burn center Open
We reviewed 14 consecutive patients at our ABA-verified burn center who received enzymatic debridement with anacaulase-bcdb (NexoBrid®) from January 2020 to May 2023. These patients, part of the NEXT study, had deep partial or full-thickne…
View article: The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trends and Types of Pediatric Burn Injuries: Lessons from a National Burn Center and the Role of Strategic Resource Allocation
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trends and Types of Pediatric Burn Injuries: Lessons from a National Burn Center and the Role of Strategic Resource Allocation Open
The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge global impact on healthcare systems that affected all medical services, including burn care facilities. This paper analyzes the effects of this medical crisis on pediatric burn injuries by comparing patient…
View article: 642 A Retrospective Review of Pavement Burns Admitted to a Non-Desert Burn Center
642 A Retrospective Review of Pavement Burns Admitted to a Non-Desert Burn Center Open
Introduction Hot contact pavement burns are an injury pattern traditionally seen in burn centers located in a desert climate. With the concern for worsening climate change, it is quite likely that burn centers not in a desert environment m…
View article: 1001 Intensive OT/PT for a Major Burn in a Toddler at a Low Volume Burn Center
1001 Intensive OT/PT for a Major Burn in a Toddler at a Low Volume Burn Center Open
Introduction As a low volume pediatric burn center with few critical major burns, it is pertinent to establish feasible and necessary components to progress patient recovery within the confines of resources. A time intensive therapy plan o…
View article: 549 Perioperative Complications in Burn Surgery Procedures in a Single ABA Verified Burn Center
549 Perioperative Complications in Burn Surgery Procedures in a Single ABA Verified Burn Center Open
Introduction Burn surgery is needed for wound closure, restoration of function, and improvement of cosmesis. However, it is not without risk. There are several known complications regarding burn surgery: bleeding, infection, and graft loss…