Dr Sam Hamilton1, Dr Katherine Davis1, Mr Benjamin Hill1, Mr Nanda Kandamany1 1Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Australia Abstract: Background Pruritus remains one of the most common and significant issues for burns patients, with 87-93% of adult patients reporting itch at...
- 3 June 2019
Dr Sam Hamilton1, Dr Katherine Davis1, Mr Nanda Kandamany1 1Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Australia Abstract: Background Scarring from burns causes considerable morbidity, often resulting in contractions impacting range of motion at joints, suboptimal aesthetics and causing troublesome itch (Willows BM...
- 3 June 2019
Professor Taganmyrat Hojageldiyev1, MD Yusup Ishangulyyev2, Mr Yklym Bolmammedov1 1State Medical University of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 2Multifield Hospital of Ahal Velayat, Buzmeyin, Turkmenistan Abstract: Background. Previously conducted experimental studies demonstrated that Peganum harmala, cotton seed oil, and apricot gum based...
- 3 June 2019
Dr Ingrid Salna1, Mrs Rebbeca Schrale1, Mr Andrew Castley1 1Royal Hobart Hospital, South Hobart, Australia Abstract: Background: despite numerous prevention efforts, burn injuries still remain a significant health concern for children and adolescents. Recently it has been estimated that 664...
- 3 June 2019
Ms Rochelle Kurmis1, Ms Tanja Klotz1 1Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adult Burns Service, Adelaide, Australia Abstract: Technology is increasingly utilised to improve and streamline patient care. With the rapid adoption of electronic medical record systems and availability of hand held smart...
- 2 June 2019
Miss Brenda Chapman1, Ms Tania McWilliams1, Professor Fiona Wood 1Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands , Australia Abstract: Introduction: As the only paediatric Burns Service in Western Australia we strive to continually improve burn treatment and all aspects of the burn injured...
- 2 June 2019
Dr Zhi Yuan Eugene Koh1 1Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Australia Abstract: Introduction It has been found that more than a third of acute burn patients develop some form of peripheral neuropathy, with a higher incidence in patients with a greater...
- 31 May 2019
Miss Andrea Mc Kittrick1, Mrs Amber Jones1, Ms Sue Laracy1, Emeritus Professor Jenny Strong1, Dr Andre Bauer2 1Department of Occuaptional Therapy, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston , Australia, 2Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, Australia...
- 31 May 2019
Miss Kirsten Morris1, Ms Claire Reilly1 1University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia, 2Queensland Children’s Hospital, South Brisbane, Australia Abstract: Paediatric patients with a major burn injury are at risk of poor nutritional outcomes including faltering growth and malnutrition, and therefore...
- 31 May 2019
Dr Juliette Mewton1, Dr William Scalia2, Dr John Gowardman1, Dr Jason Miller1 1Royal Brisbane And Women’s Hospital, Herston, Australia, 2The Prince Charles Hospital , Chermside , Australia Abstract: Introduction. A retrospective review of the admissions and management of patients during...
- 31 May 2019