Dr Tim Wang1, Dr Bish Soliman, Dr Shane O’Neill, Dr Jeon Cha 1Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney – Severe Burns Unit, Sydney, Australia Abstract: Background: Tranexamic acid significantly reduces blood loss and postoperative blood transfusion within the trauma literature. A...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Rebecca McLean1, Dr Aliya Bryce1, Dr Susan Morpeth1, Dr Susan Taylor1, Mr Paul Baker1 1Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand Abstract: Background: Patients who sustain large burns often have polymicrobial skin and soft tissue infections and experience...
- 26 August 2021
Ms Kathryn James1 1Murdoch University, , Australia Abstract: Despite the evidence for the use of rapid induction analgesia for burn wound dressing pain, it has not been implemented as standard practice on burns units. The researchers conceived that creating a...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Tasciana Gordon1 1Greenslopes Hospital, , Australia Abstract: Background: Deep burns can lead to hypertrophic scarring as well as contractures. Current management of facial burns includes burn masks created by alginate application, followed by a liquid mask and then creation...
- 26 August 2021
Ms Kathryn James1, Mr Stuart Andrews2, Ms Kim Bowen2 1Murdoch University, , Australia, 2Burns Service of Western Australia, Perth, Australia Abstract: Rapid Induction Analgesia for Burn Pain Management: An Implementation Project. Kate James – Murdoch University Stuart Andrews – WA...
- 26 August 2021
A/Prof. Dale W. Edgar1,2,6,7, Ms Yvonne Singer3,4, Ms Elizabeth Capell3,4, Ms Hannah Bailey5, Mrs Tiffany Ryan1,7, Mrs Helen Scott3, Ms Ananya Vasudevan5, W. Prof Fiona M. Wood1,6, Prof Lewis E. Kazis5 1State Adult Burn Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Australia,...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Tasciana Gordon1 1Greenslopes Hospital, , Australia Abstract: Background: The presence of blisters indicates a partial thickness burn. Blister fluid contains chemokines and is thought to play a role in the early stages of neovascularisation. However, blisters may also lead...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Helen Williams1,2, Dr Sasithorn Suda2, Mr Suat Dervish3, Yen Tien Yap2, Dr Heather Medbury1,2, Professor Andrew Holland4 1Westmead Hospital, Westmead, Australia, 2Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia, 3Westmead Research Hub, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead,...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Eduardo Deliyannis1, Dr Patrick Daly2, Dr Guy Stanley2, Dr Aoife O’Brien2, Dr Chris Lau2, Dr Fiona Wood2, Mr Jonathon Pleat1 1University of Bristol, , England, 2Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia Abstract: Introduction: While the internet is an invaluable resource...
- 26 August 2021
Dr JESSICA KIERATH1 1Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia Abstract: Background Burn injury to the ears present a unique reconstructive challenge. The skin is thin and firmly adhered to the underlying cartilage such that the cartilage is vulnerable to direct damage...
- 26 August 2021