Dr Rebecca McLean1, Dr Aliya Bryce1, Dr Susan Morpeth1, Dr Susan Taylor1, Mr Paul Baker1 1Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand Abstract: Background: Patients who sustain large burns often have polymicrobial skin and soft tissue infections and experience...
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Ms Kathryn James1 1Murdoch University, , Australia Abstract: Despite the evidence for the use of rapid induction analgesia for burn wound dressing pain, it has not been implemented as standard practice on burns units. The researchers conceived that creating a...
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Dr Tasciana Gordon1 1Greenslopes Hospital, , Australia Abstract: Background: Deep burns can lead to hypertrophic scarring as well as contractures. Current management of facial burns includes burn masks created by alginate application, followed by a liquid mask and then creation...
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Ms Kathryn James1, Mr Stuart Andrews2, Ms Kim Bowen2 1Murdoch University, , Australia, 2Burns Service of Western Australia, Perth, Australia Abstract: Rapid Induction Analgesia for Burn Pain Management: An Implementation Project. Kate James – Murdoch University Stuart Andrews – WA...
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A/Prof. Dale W. Edgar1,2,6,7, Ms Yvonne  Singer3,4, Ms Elizabeth  Capell3,4, Ms Hannah  Bailey5, Mrs Tiffany  Ryan1,7, Mrs Helen  Scott3, Ms Ananya  Vasudevan5, W. Prof Fiona M.  Wood1,6, Prof  Lewis E.  Kazis5 1State Adult Burn Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Australia,...
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Dr Tasciana Gordon1 1Greenslopes Hospital, , Australia Abstract: Background: The presence of blisters indicates a partial thickness burn. Blister fluid contains chemokines and is thought to play a role in the early stages of neovascularisation. However, blisters may also lead...
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Dr JESSICA KIERATH1 1Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia Abstract: Background Burn injury to the ears present a unique reconstructive challenge. The skin is thin and firmly adhered to the underlying cartilage such that the cartilage is vulnerable to direct damage...
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Dr Daniel Isacson1, Associate Professor Fredrik  Huss 1Uppsala University Hospital, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Uppsala, Sweden Abstract: NexoBrid, a bromelain-based enzymatic agent has in recent years become more prevalent in the treatment of burns. It is considered a...
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Dr De Silva Dinuksha1 1St George Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Department, Sydney, Australia Abstract: Burn wound debridement is an integral step in managing burn injuries. Timely debridement serves to prevent infection, optimise quality of life and cosmesis, and improve overall...
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Miss Sarah Scott1, Mrs Therese Baker1 1The Children’s Hospital At Westmead, Westmead, Australia, 2Agency for Clinical Innovation, St Leonards, Australia Abstract: Background: Child Life Therapy (CLT) plays an increasingly integral role in the paediatric burns team; supporting children’s coping, resilience...
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