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Optimizing mass casualty burns intensive care organization and treatment using evidence-based outcome predictors
With increasing unrest in the world, trauma as a disease is an increasingly common entity [1]. Mass burns injuries (MBI) can place an extreme burden on the healthcare system of a country due to its high demand for nursing and medical care [2]. Much of the literature at present focuses on pre-hospital management of mass casualty events in recent history. There is a paucity of literature focusing on strategizing the use of intensive care units (ICU) in available in hospitals for mass casualty incidents (MCI) especially with regards to MBI. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 18, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Huang-Kai Kao, Charles Yuen Yung Loh, Hao-Wei Kou, Kuo-Chin Kao, Han-Chung Hu, Chia-Ming Chang, Chia-Hui Lee, Hsiang-Hao Hsu Source Type: research

Mortality risk factors in war-related pediatric burns: A comparative study among two distinct populations
This study aimed to investigate the demographics, causes, mechanisms of burns, surgical procedures, the major and minor risk factors affecting mortality, and outcomes of pediatric WRBI amidst the Syrian refugees and the Turkey neighborhood population, treated at our Burn Center. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 15, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Sevgi Buyukbese Sarsu, Aydin Budeyri Source Type: research

Defining the criteria for intubation of the patient with thermal burns
Inhalational injuries occur in approximately one-third of major burn injuries and cause significant morbidity and mortality [1,2]. Thermal burns can lead to inhalational injuries that cause respiratory failure and necessitate intubation by two mechanisms: upper or lower airway injury [3]. Upper airway injuries result from direct thermal exposure to the mucosa leading to swelling and upper airway obstruction [4]. These burns can result in early airway loss, and need for intubation, within the first 12h after injury [5]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 13, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Jenelle H. Badulak, Michael Schurr, Angela Sauaia, Anna Ivashchenko, Erik Peltz Source Type: research

Scalp as a donor site in children: Is it really the best option?
Burn injuries, although mostly preventable, are a common occurrence in South Africa and are mostly associated with poverty [1 –3]. Children under 4years old are at highest risk of burns with an average annual rate of 6.0/10,000 child-years (c-y) [3,4]. The overall incidence of burn injuries is highest in children of black African origin of all ages (11.4/10,000 c-y) and burns occur more frequently during winter. The inci dence decreases by approximately half with increasing age groups [2–4]. The pediatric mortality rate for burn victims in Africa is reported as four times higher than in developed countries and occur mo...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 13, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: G. van Niekerk, S. Adams, H. Rode Source Type: research

Rapid microbial diagnosis in burns patients: Time for a change?
Recent advances in PCR technology offer significant benefits in the field of microbiology with important implications for clinical care. The purpose of this correspondence is to discuss existing evidence for PCR in clinical microbiology and to increase the awareness of the potential value of this technology in the management of burns patients. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 12, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Peter Macneal, Shakeel Rahman, Luke Moore, Andrew McKean, Joanne Atkins Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Fuel tanker fire disaster — South Sudan experience
This paper is a review of the frequency, causes and possible prevention of petrol tanker disasters. It arose from a disaster in South Sudan in 2015, and incorporates all similar disasters that have been reported in the World press or in public record in the last 16 years. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 12, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: O.H. Sawyer, A.H. Roberts Source Type: research

Bridging burn care education with modern technology, an integration with high fidelity human patient simulation
Severe burns present as a complex cascade of injuries with the potential to quickly overwhelm unprepared medical teams and result in poor outcomes. Often, burns are accompanied by polytraumas such as fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and inhalation injuries. The care provided in the first 24h after injury may impact long-term outcome; during the initial response to burned patients, health care providers in the field and in emergency departments must be well-equipped to provide comprehensive treatment prior to transfer to a regional burn center [1]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 10, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Patrick T. Reeves, Matthew A. Borgman, Nicole W. Caldwell, Leela Patel, James Aden, John P. Duggan, Maria L. Serio-Melvin, Elizabeth A. Mann-Salinas Source Type: research

Hand burns surface area: A rule of thumb
Burns to the hand are common, vary in size, depth and complexity, and may result in functional deficit despite optimal treatment. At present, there is no standardised method for assessing the surface area of a burn to the hand. The hand burn severity score [1] has been proposed to predict the necessity for surgery based on burn depth within three distinct zones of the hand, however the size of the hand burn is not quantified. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 10, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Dallan Dargan, Anirban Mandal, Kayvan Shokrollahi Source Type: research

Effects of structured home-based exercise program on depression status and quality of life in burn patients
Severe burns are injuries that cause lifelong disability and dysfunction, resulting in suboptimal recovery associated with psychosocial and physical dysfunction [1]. These can cause numerous challenges to patients even when emergency treatment is successful. The most common problems are hypertrophic scars, joint contractures, motor dysfunctions (such as diminished muscle strength, limited joint movements, loss of coordination, and diminished walking ability), sensory disturbances (such as hypersensitivity, pain, itching, and sensory loss), obstacles to activities of daily living, social problems, and psychological disturba...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 10, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Saadet Ufuk Yurdalan, Beg üm Ünlü, Mine Seyyah, Batuhan Şenyıldız, Yunus Kubilay Çetin, Menekşe Çimen Source Type: research

The efficacy of excision followed by intralesional 5-fluorouracil and triamcinolone acetonide versus excision followed by radiotherapy in the treatment of ear keloids: A randomized control trial
Ear keloid is a challenging problem [1]. Despite the availability of different treatment options still there is a significant number of treatment failures and variable final outcome [1 –3]. Surgical excision has found a good place among its treatment options, but alone it results in 45–100% recurrence rates [2]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - March 10, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Farrukh Aslam Khalid, Usman Khalid Farooq, Muhammad Saleem, Jibran Rabbani, Muhammad Amin, Kamal Uddin Khan, Younas Mehrose, Moazzam N. Tarar Source Type: research