Dr Thanya Sritharan1,2, Dr Varun Harish1,2 1Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia, 2University of Sydney, Australia Abstract: Background: Burn size estimation by referring hospitals is known to be inaccurate when compared to burns units, resulting in suboptimal management. This...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Thanya Sritharan, Dr Nam Kyu (Daniel) Yang, Dr Varun Harish1 1Conjoint Lecturer: University of Sydney Abstract: Background: The impact of adequate first aid on clinical outcomes in burn injuries has been demonstrated in large cohort studies in the adult...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Francesca Dudas1, Dr Fadie Aziz1 1Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, Australia Abstract: Background: NovoSorb® BTM (Biodegradable Temporising Matrix) has revolutionised the treatment of full thickness burn injuries especially when they involve a large total body surface area or an...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Fadie Aziz1, Dr Andrea Issler-Fisher1,2,3, Dr Francesca Dudas1 1Concord Repatriation General Hospital, , Australia, 2ANZAC Research Institute, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia, 3Concord Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Abstract: Introduction: Burns related pruritus is a common...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Francesca Dudas1, Dr Fadie Aziz 1Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, Australia Agenda: Background: Deep partial thickness and full thickness facial burns can be devastating both functionally and cosmetically to the patient. Where possible skin grafting should be avoided as...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Morgan Haines1, Dr Jeon Cha1 1Department of Burns, Maxillofacial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia Abstract: Accurate assessment of burn depth is critical in determining the requirement for debridement and subsequent skin grafting. Presently,...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Jessica Ibbeson1, Dr Helen Douglas, Professor Fiona Wood 1State Adult Burns Service, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Australia Abstract: Introduction The most common site of burn in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) is the lower limb (Goutos et al 2015;...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Francesca Dudas1, Dr Fadie Aziz 1Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, Australia Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the use of ARTISS fibrin sealant as an adjunct to haemostasis prior to the application of biodegradable temporising matrix (BTM) in reconstructive burns surgery....
- 26 August 2021
Dr Henry Li1 1Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia Abstract: Introduction Iatrogenic burns are entirely preventable complications, yet have the ability to cause significant patient morbidity and even mortality. Events are rare and almost certainly under-reported, however with the advent of new...
- 26 August 2021
Dr Justine O’Hara1, Professor Peter Maitz1, Associate Professor Peter Haertsch1, Dr Andrea Issler-Fisher1, Professor Munjed Al Muderis1 1Dr Justine O’Hara, Sydney, Australia, 2Concord Severe Burn Injury Service, Sydney, Australia Abstract: We present the case of a 37 year old male...
- 26 August 2021