Dr Jenaleen Law1, Dr Aruna Wijewardena1, Dr Robert Gates1 1Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia Abstract: Introduction: Cupping therapy is a physical treatment that dates back to ancient Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and Asian cultures. A cup is heated by...
- 21 June 2018
ANZBA Burn Prevention Committee1 1Australian & New Zealand Burn Association, St Leonards, Australia Abstract: The ANZBA Prevention Sub-Committee was formed to address burn prevention issues from a bi-national perspective. The committee comprises of representatives from states and territories of Australia,...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Judith McInnes1, Miss Heather Cleland2, Dr Lincoln Tracy1, Ms Anne Darton3, Professor Fiona Wood4, Ms Tracey Perrett5, Professor Belinda Gabbe1 1Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 2Victorian Adult Burns Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, 3NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation Statewide Burn...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Tam Quinn1, Dr Hein Maung1 1Eastern Health, Melbourne, Australia Abstract: Introduction:Plaster of Paris can reach temperatures of up to 82.2°C and cause thermal injuries. Factors contributing to high plaster temperatures include plaster thickness, temperature of the dipping water, the...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Jason Diab1, Ms Vanessa Diab2 1Women And Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, Australia, 2University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Abstract: Background:E-cigarette use is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. Since their invention in 2003, the growing trend amongst the...
- 20 June 2018