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Burn patients have prolonged derangements in metabolic, endocrine, cardiac and psychosocial systems, potentially impacting on their cardiovascular health. There are no studies on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) after-burn. The aim of our study was to record lipid values and evaluate CVD risk in adult burn survivors.In a cross-sectional study patients ≥18 years with burn injury between 18–80%...
Biofuel heaters are a new form of flame heating for indoor and outdoor use. Fuelled by methylated spirits, they are simple structures with few safety features, and can be associated with severe burn. We report five cases of severe burns in adults that occurred when refilling these heaters.We undertook a retrospective audit of all adults presenting to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH)...
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important nosocomial pathogen of burn wounds. Pyocyanin, a virulence factor produced by the bacterium, induces persistent intracellular oxidative stress and premature senescence in mammalian cells. Our aims were to evaluate pyocyanin levels in infected wound dressings and the potential of the toxin to influence wound repair. Surgical dressings from infected burn patients...
This study was designed to examine functional and psychological outcome of severely burned patients adults.Adult patients (n=38) admitted to the Royal Brisbane hospital with burns >40% TBSA were assessed two years post injury using the Abbreviated BSHS and a supplemental questionnaire relating to specific physiotherapy and occupational health issues. An average return to driving occurred at 36...
Self-inflicted burns are a regular source of admissions to burns units world wide. This study examines the characteristics and outcomes of those who deliberately burn themselves.The medical records of all patients admitted to the Royal Brisbane Hospital Burns Unit and identified as having suffered a self-inflicted burn between 1990 and 1995 were reviewed. The records of patients who doused themselves...
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