Mrs Kate Sands1, Mrs Tamsin Mahoney1, Dr. Megan Simons1,2 1Pegg Leditschke Children’s Burns Centre – Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia, 2Centre for Children’s Burns and Trauma Research – Centre for Children’s Health Research, Brisbane, Australia Abstract: Background:Pressure garments are...
- 21 June 2018
Ms Elise Kempler1, Professor Peter Maitz2, Professor Palmer Bessey3 1Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, , Australia, 2Burns Research Group, ANZAC Research Institute, Burns and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney,...
- 21 June 2018
Mrs Amber Jones1, Miss Erin Molloy1, Associate Professor Paul Gray2, Emeritus Professor Jenny Strong1, Mrs Sue Laracy1 1Occupational Therapy, The Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, Australia, 2Professor Tess Cramond Multidisciplinary Pain Service, The Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital,...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Jenaleen Law1, Dr Aruna Wijewardena1, Dr Shane O’Neill1 1Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia Abstract: Introduction: Ingrown nails (onychocryptosis) occurs when the nail plate pierces the lateral nail fold and penetrates into the skin as a result of...
- 21 June 2018
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
Mrs Ellen Wilson1, Mrs Rob Wiedemann1 1Alfred Hospital, Oakleigh, Australia Abstract: Splinting of axillar burns to prevent contracture and loss of joint function is challenging in all settings for nurses, allied health and patients. In 2016 a working group involving...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Larsa Al-Omaishi1,2, Dr Ralph Corsetti2 1Greenslopes Private Hospital, Greenslopes, Australia, 2The University of Queensland – Ochsner Clinical School of Medicine, New Orleans, USA Abstract: The popularity of tattoos is rising in America and Australia. A 2016 Harris Poll and...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Anjana Bairagi1,2, Dr Bronwyn Griffirh1,2, Dr Zephanie Tyack1,3,6, A/Prof Steven McPhail2,3,4, Prof Roy Kimble1,2,5,6 1Centre for Children’s Burns and Trauma Research, Centre for Children’s Health Research, Brisbane, Australia, 2Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, 3Centre for Functioning and Health...
- 21 June 2018
Mr Nicholas Goodwin1 1Ambulance Victoria, Doncaster, Australia Abstract: At ANZBA 2011, the author presented material on the use of hydrogel burns dressings in pre-hospital care also exploring trends in burn first aid via a sample of recommendations from peak bodies,...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Harmeet Bhullar1, Dr Ar Kar Aung1,2, Dr Heather Cleland1,2, Dr Josh Ihle1, Ms Linda Graudins1, Dr Bing Teh1 1Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia, 2Monash University, School of Medicine, Clayton, Australia Abstract: Background:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENs) are...
- 21 June 2018