Dr Samuel Chu1, Dr Jeremy Rawlins1 1Fiona Stanley Hospital – State Burns Service of Western Australia, Perth, Australia Abstract: Introduction This case report describes a novel use of lower leg fasciotomies and NovoSorbⓇ Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (“BTM”) in the elective...
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Dr Jie Li1, Dr Wenjing Xi1, Dr Sally Ng2, Dr  Zheng Zhang1, Dr Ke Li1, Dr Xiaodian Wang1, Dr Weijie Su1, Dr Jingyan Wang3, Prof  Yixin Zhang1 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University...
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Dr Dylan Prunster1, Dr Peter Meier1, Mr Graeme Mcleoud1, Dr. Helen Douglas1, Dr Anna Goodwin-Walters1 1Fiona Stanley Hospital – State Burns Service of Western Australia , Perth, Australia Abstract: Introduction It has been noted that burns admissions throughout the world...
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Dr Dylan Prunster1, Dr Rachael Baines1, Dr Tania McWilliams1, Professor Fiona Wood1 1Perth Children’s Hospital – Burn’s Unit, Perth, Australia Abstract: Introduction Calcium alginate dressings are a widely accepted standard dressing for split skin donor sites. This method provides good...
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Dr Sally Ng1, Miss Hana Menzes1, Dr Stephen  Salerno1, Ms Heather Cleland1 1Alfred Health/ Victorian Adult Burns Service, Melbourne, Australia Abstract: Fractional CO2 laser therapy and Intense Pulse Light (IPL) has emerged as promising treatment modalities for burns scars. A...
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Dr Dylan Prunster1, Dr Rachael Baines1, Dr Helen Douglas1 1Perth Children’s Hospital – Burn’s Unit, Perth, Australia Abstract: Introduction COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in our society; not least of which are government-implemented lockdowns. Western Australia (W.A.) has...
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Dr Nupur Shukla, Dr Ignatius  Rudd, Dr Hannah  Dobson, Mr Cheng Lo, Miss Heather Cleland Abstract: Delirium affects acutely unwell patients and is associated with poor patient outcomes. Precipitating factors include shock, multiple surgeries, ICU admission, and opioid use all...
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Mrs Carol Brough1, Mrs Sharon Rowe1, Prof Fiona Wood1 1Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Australia, 2Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Australia, 3Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Australia Abstract: Background The majority of minor burn wounds heal in a timely manner with either conservative...
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Dr Charles Meares1, Dr Aruna Wejiwardena1 1Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia Abstract: Cyanoacrylates, more commonly known as Histoacryl™ and Dermabond™, have many applications in the setting of cutaneous repair and reconstruction. Today, cyanocrylates are widely used as fixation for...
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Dr Samantha Smith1, Dr Jake  Willet, Ms Linda Quinn, Dr Michelle  Lodge, Mr Darren  Molony, Dr Annie Roberts, Dr Amy Jeeves, Mr Bernard Carney 1Women’s And Children’s Hospital, North Adelaide , Australia Abstract: Introduction: Thermal burns from campfires and hot...
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