M oday, Sptem er 6, 2016 ConCluSionS: Xenografting appears to be a reasonable option for patients with partial-thickness scald injuries. The cost, LOS, HAIs, and ICU days for the Xenografting cohort fell in-between the Non-Op and Autografting cohorts, as would be expected. While non-operative management may be appropriate for small/superficial burns, and Autografting may be required for large/d...

Burn injuries have been and remain a very significant source of mortality morbidity in low- middle-income countries. As country this category, Ghana, is not exempted. Ghana has population 31 Million with only 21 Plastic Reconstructive surgeons. Moreover, the can boast 3 major centres. This notwithstanding particular Africa, general, carries an extraordinary burden devastating consequences. data...

Background: burn injuries are a major public health in the world, especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was investigate to the epidemiological data and cost of hospitalization due to burn in pediatrics in Kermanshah provinces from 2011 to 2013.Material and Methods: this was a retrospective cross sectional study. The study subject was all of patient lee than 15 years who admi...

Stress disorders are common after burn injuries and universal screening is recommended. This study describes current practices provider beliefs regarding for stress in patients with burns the US. was a 31-question survey distributed to American Burn Association. Sixty-two percent of 121 respondents indicated their institution formally screened ASD and/or PTSD. The most reason not lack mental he...

This review analyzes different scientific views on the diagnosis and treatment of chemical burns esophagus its consequences - formation cicatricial stenosis organ. Post-burn scar in pediatric surgery is a fairly common disease that formed children with burn 3rd degree. In study this pathology timely between degrees esophageal correct selection patients for dilatation organ particular interest p...

Background: The routine use of sedoanalgesia has increased the number potential minor surgical procedures that can be performed in Emergency Department (ED) without requiring general anesthesia and, thus, hospital admission. Our aim is to analyze effectiveness and safety childhood burns treated ED. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted burned children whom burn debridement under ED betwe...

UNLABELLED Little is known about pediatric surgical disease in resource-poor countries. This study documents the surgical care of children in central Haiti and demonstrates the influence of the 2010 earthquake on pediatric surgical delivery. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of operations performed at Partners in Health/Zanmi Lasante hospitals in central Haiti. RESULTS Of 2,057 op...

As in many other countries, burn injuries are a challenging healthcare problem in Turkey. Initial management of burn patients is very important for future morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the Turkish Ministry of Health prepared "National Burns Treatment Algorithm" aided by the Scientific Burns Council. The basic aim of this algorithm is to guide physicians in the treatment of burn victims un...