Nicholas Solanki1, Sarah Shugg1, Tess Brian1, Richard Wong She1 1The National Burn Centre, Middlemore Hospital, Otahuhu, New Zealand Abstract: Introduction: The National Burn Centre (TNBC) at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland first opened in 2006. Its role is to provide care for...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Rachel Khoo1, Dr Annette Camer-Pesci1, Dr Helen Douglas1, Prof Fiona Wood1, Dr Suzanne Rea1 1State Adult Burns Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, 11 Robin Warren Dr, Murdoch WA 6150 Abstract: Background:Burn wound pain management is challenging and complex. Traditionally, the...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Nicholas Tang1 1Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan St, Australia Abstract: Background: Hypergranulation tissue has been described in the literature as a deterrent to complete wound healing following skin-grafting to burns1. ‘Kenacomb Ointment’, a combination of triamcinolone acetonide, neomycin sulfate,...
- 21 June 2018
Ms Nicole Wong1, Dr Helen Douglas2, Dr Anna Goodwin-Walters2 1The University of Auckland, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Auckland, New Zealand, 2State Adult Burns Unit, Murdoch, Australia Abstract: Background:It is well accepted that a variety of pigmentation changes occur...
- 21 June 2018
Mr Michael Andreas Serghiou1 1Bio Med Sciences, inc., Allentown, United States Abstract: Introduction: The physical challenges of caring for the injured face and neck require a high degree of skill that is often missing in burn training curriculums. New rehabilitation...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Kieran Robinson1, Dr Helen Douglas1, Dr Anna Goodwin-Walters1 1State Adult Burns Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia Abstract: Background:The management of burns in the morbidly obese patient poses complex challenges for the burns team. This is becoming increasingly relevant...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Isobel Yeap1, Dr Kersandra Begley1, Dr Aruna Wijewardana1, Dr John Vandervord1 1Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia Abstract: Background: The villain with the scarred or disfigured face is a widespread trope in contemporary film. Often, facial scars serve as...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Isobel Yeap1, Dr Aruna Wijewardana1, Anne Darton1, Dr John Vandervord1 1Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia Abstract: Background: As well as allowing one to see, hear, speak, eat and breathe, the face is central to one’s ability to...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Isobel Yeap1, Dr Aruna Wijewardana1, Dr John Vandervord1 1Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia Abstract: The burned ear represents a unique challenge for several reasons. One of the reasons is that the ear has little soft tissue coverage,...
- 21 June 2018
Dr Tam Quinn1, Dr Hein Maung1 1Eastern Health, Melbourne, Australia Abstract: Introduction:Plaster of Paris can reach temperatures of up to 82.2°C and cause thermal injuries. Factors contributing to high plaster temperatures include plaster thickness, temperature of the dipping water, the...
- 21 June 2018