burn

Case Report

Full-Thickness Burn Resulting From an E-Sock: A Case Report

10/16/2024

Wounds

Original Research

Use of Dermal Substrate for the Treatment of Pediatric Deep Partial-Thickness Burns

09/26/2024

Katherine C. Bergus , MD, MPH;

Dana M. Schwartz , MD;

Kelli N. Patterson , DO, MPH;

Shruthi Srinivas , MD, MPH;

Renata Fabia , MD, PhD;

Rajan K. Thakkar , MD;

This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.

This study reviewed pediatric...

09/26/2024

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Case Report

Multimodality Management of Locoregionally Extensive Marjolin Ulcer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

06/05/2024

Sandipta Mitra

Smriti Panda

Kapil Sikka

Supriya Mallick

Alok Thakar

06/05/2024

Wounds

Figure 2. Appliance of ibuprofen-containing foam dressing

Empirical Studies

Pain Management With Topical Ibuprofen in Partial-Thickness Burn Wounds and Effects on Wound Healing: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study

04/15/2023

Ali Emre Akgün , MD;

Merve Alkin , MD;

The authors evaluated the efficacy of an ibuprofen-containing foam dressing in partial-thickness burns. The study included 50 patients with superficial second-degree burns. An ibuprofen-containing foam dressing was used in 25 patients (study...

The authors evaluated the...

04/15/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

human amniotic membrane vs collagen in burn wound care

Original Research

Human Amniotic Membrane vs Collagen in the Treatment of Superficial Second-degree Burns in Children

05/03/2022

Susan Jehangir , MBBS, MS, MCh;

Reju J. Thomas ;

Grace Rebekah ;

Aureen Ruby D'Cunha ;

The authors compared a 1-time application of bovine collagen and human amniotic membrane to treat children with superficial second-degree burns.

The authors compared a 1-time...

05/03/2022

Wounds

News

Study Results Show Positive Effects of an Enzymatic Hydrogel on Third-degree Burn Wounds

04/07/2022

A laboratory study using a porcine model to evaluate an enzymatic hydrogel solution in the treatment of third-degree burn wounds shows promise in reducing bacterial loads.

A laboratory study using a...

04/07/2022

Wounds

Case Report

Third-Degree Burn on the Neuropathic Lower Extremity in a Patient With Diabetes While Wearing a Copper–Containing Compression Sock: A Case Report

12/02/2021

Anne Gallentine , PT, MPT, CWS;

This report underscores the importance of burn prevention education in patients with neuropathy.

This report underscores the...

12/02/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Original Research

Effects of Elevated Blood Alcohol Levels on Burn Patient Outcomes

08/27/2021

Elizabeth Young , MSN;

Rizal Lim , MD;

Salomon Puyana , MD, MS;

Samuel Ruiz , MD;

Shaikh Hai , MD;

Francisco Amador , MD;

Mark McKenney , MD, MBA;

Haaris Mir , MD;

Alcohol use has been associated with poor wound healing in traumatic injuries as it impairs im-mune function and lowers leukocyte production. The aim of this study is to describe the association of alcohol use on the outcomes of patients with...

Alcohol use has been associated...

08/27/2021

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Interesting Cases

Heterotopic Ossification: A Late Complication From a Chemical Burn

04/21/2021

Wyatt G. Payne , MD;

Anthony W. Watt , MD;

Bahar Abbassi ;

Eric Clayman , MS;

Bahar Abbassi ;

Eric Clayman , MS;

Wyatt G. Payne , MD;

Anthony W. Watt , MD;

Wyatt G. Payne , MD;

Bahar Abbassi ;

Wyatt G. Payne , MD;

Eric Clayman , MS;

Wyatt G. Payne , MD;

Anthony W. Watt , MD;

Bahar Abbassi ;

Eric Clayman , MS;

A 70-year-old man with a history of napalm burn to the posterior torso that he sustained while serving in the military during the Vietnam War presented with a firm mass on his right flank.

A 70-year-old man with a history...

04/21/2021

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Interesting Cases

Injuries Caused by Explosion of Electronic Cigarette Devices

04/02/2021

C. Alessandra Colaianni , MD;

Luis F. Tapias , MD;

Jeremy Goverman , MD, FACS;

Ryan Cauley , MD, MPH;

Robert Sheridan , MD;

John T. Schulz , MD, PhD;

C. Alessandra Colaianni , MD;

Jeremy Goverman , MD, FACS;

John T. Schulz , MD, PhD;

Luis F. Tapias , MD;

Robert Sheridan , MD;

Ryan Cauley , MD, MPH;

Jeremy Goverman , MD, FACS;

John T. Schulz , MD, PhD;

Luis F. Tapias , MD;

Robert Sheridan , MD;

Ryan Cauley , MD, MPH;

Jeremy Goverman , MD, FACS;

John T. Schulz , MD, PhD;

C. Alessandra Colaianni , MD;

John T. Schulz , MD, PhD;

Luis F. Tapias , MD;

C. Alessandra Colaianni , MD;

Luis F. Tapias , MD;

Robert Sheridan , MD;

C. Alessandra Colaianni , MD;

Three men (aged 41, 26, and 18 years) presented with traumatic injuries caused by spontaneous explosion of electronic cigarette devices. Two individuals required skin grafting for third-degree burns after the devices exploded in their...

Three men (aged 41, 26, and 18...

04/02/2021

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