Custom-made standardised over-dressings for torso burns; economical and efficient

Methoxyflurane analgesia for burns dressings.

THE terms 'burns dressing' and 'analgesia', as they are understood in the Mclndoe Burns Unit at East Grinstead, will first be defined. Methoxyflurane as an analgesic for burns dressings will then be discussed. The term 'burns dressing' may mean: (1) Debridement and cleansing of the burn wound on admission, together with intravenous cannulation and urethral catheterization. (2) Removal of old dr...

Dressings for superficial and partial thickness burns.

BACKGROUND An acute burn wound is a complex and evolving injury. Extensive burns produce systemic consequences, in addition to local tissue damage. Treatment of partial thickness burn wounds is directed towards promoting healing and a wide variety of dressings are currently available. Improvements in technology and advances in understanding of wound healing have driven the development of new dr...

Custom Made Mold Brachytherapy

Commercial dressings for burns versus sweet ancient remedy.

In the heart of your house, one foggy evening, you are cooking what all the world should repute as a memorable dinner; you invited some new colleagues from the hospital, which makes you feel slightly nervous. While thinking about the last table decorations you look into the oven at the big pan. Food needs your attention. You take a spoon and start to stir the ingredients but... inadvertently yo...

A custom-made head pointer for children.

Severely physically disabled adults and children may be able to use a head pointer to access an augmentative communication system or to participate in activities. This paper describes how to make and fit a thermoplastic head pointer and how to train a child to use it.