Hilal Bahia1, Jeanna Bernard1, Dr Jenna Langschymidt1, Daniel Widdowson1 Abstract: Introduction: Nexobrid is a bromelain based enzymatic agent of plant origin licensed for use in the treatment of deep partial and full thickness burns. Nexobrid is capable of selectively removing...
- 18 June 2019
Mr Cody Frear1, Dr Bronwyn Griffin1, Professor Roy Kimble1 1Centre For Children’s Burns And Trauma Research; The University Of Queensland Abstract Background: In the treatment of burns, the provision of cool running water (CRW) first-aid is known to significantly improve clinical...
- 4 July 2018
Megan Grigg1, Cienwen Town2, Jason Brown3 1 Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital; Herston QLD, 4029, megangrigg31@gmail.com 2 Research Nurse, Department of Perioperative Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, QLD 4029 3 Director of Burns, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, QLD...
- 3 July 2018
1Agho Kingsley 2 Kathy Tannous 1Western Sydney University,School of Science and Health 2Western University of Sydney Abstract: Introduction: The design and practice of home escape plans have been considered as important safety strategies for families to employ, to reduce and/or prevent injury...
- 26 June 2018
HP Chong1, E Gibson1, L Quinn1, R Cooksey1,D Molony1,A Jeeves1, M Lodge1,B Carney1 1Women’s And Children’s Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia Abstract: Introduction: Burns are a preventable cause of pediatric injury with over 100 000 annual hospitalizations. The authors hypothesize that analysis...
- 26 June 2018
HP Chong1, E Gibson1, L Quinn1, R Cooksey1,D Molony1,A Jeeves1, M Lodge1,B Carney1 1Women’s And Children’s Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia Abstract: Survival rates in burn injuries are inversely proportional to burn size. With advancement in technology, multidisciplinary approach comprising of knowledgeable...
- 26 June 2018
Dr Ming-Chi Wang1, Dr Theresa Magoye1, Ms Deirdre Seoighe1 1Waikato Hospital, Hamilton , New Zealand Abstract: Aim: New Zealand is a geothermically active country with numerous easily-accessible hot springs. Yet there is paucity of data and of previous research to...
- 26 June 2018
Mr Eric Tan1,2, Dr Wei Lun Wong1,2, Mr Terrence Creagh1,2 1Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch , New Zealand, 2University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand Abstract: Introduction:The balance between anti-bacterial activity and tissue toxicity with the final impact on wound healing for every...
- 26 June 2018
Mr Eric Tan1,2, Dr Wei Lun Wong1,2, Mr Terrence Creagh1,2 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch , New Zealand, 2University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand Abstract: Introduction:Commonly used antimicrobial dressing (AD) are not robustly tested and have been adopted...
- 26 June 2018
Mr Dale Forbes1, Mrs Anne Darton2 1Agency of Clinical Innovation Statewide Burn Injury Service Consumer Representative, , , 2Agency of Clinical Innovation Statewide Burn Injury Service, Abstract: The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards provide a national mandate for...
- 26 June 2018