Burn Publications

Study examine the outcomes of young adults with facial burns across multiple domains of functional status when compared with those without facial burns. This 5-year (2003–2008) prospective multicenter study included burn survivors (age 19–30 years) who completed the Young Adult Burn Outcome Questionnaire (YABOQ) from 0 to 36 months after ...

This review article comprehensively summarizes the diagnoses, treatment options, and current research on inhalation injuries in burned patients. The three major injury classes are the following: supraglottic, subglottic, and systemic. Treatment options for these three subtypes differ based on the pathophysiologic changes that each one elicits. The main pathophysiologic change ...

Increased resting metabolic rate and skeletal muscle wasting are hallmarks of the pathophysiological stress response to severe burn trauma. However, whether these two responses occur independently in burn patients or are in fact related remains unclear. In light of recent evidence demonstrating that increased proteolysis in skeletal muscle of ...

This study documented the safe and effective practice of taking propranolol at an age-appropriate dose in pediatric burn patients. Propranolol has shown to be effective in treating the hypermetabolic state secondary to a major burn injury. One hundred four burn-injured children with a 30 to 92 percent total body surface ...

Study analyzed viral testing results, assessed antiviral treatment regimens, and investigated trends in the use of different viral testing methods at one pediatric burn hospital. Burn-related immunosuppression can promote human herpesviridae infections. However, the effect of these infections on morbidity and mortality after pediatric burn injuries is unclear. Pediatric patients ...

Study compared the electroencephalography (EEG) activity in burn patients experiencing chronic itching (pruritus) and their paired healthy subjects to investigate the cortical reorganizational changes associated with pruritus. This study employed the use of quantitative EEG (qEEG) to analyze the changes in brainwave power in eight subjects: 4 patients with ...

Study assessed how cognitive function affects rehabilitation outcomes in the burn injury population. A retrospective analysis was conducted of 5,347 adults admitted to inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States with burn injuries between 2002 and 2011. Rehabilitation outcomes examined included: Functional Independence Measure (FIM) total gain, readmission to ...

Study examined the extent to which the outcome measures for the Burn Injury Model Systems (BMS) collect data that encompass the entire experience of burn patients over time. Each meaningful concept included in the BMS assessments was linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in ...

This article calls for physicians to implement patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) into their practice and for researchers to study their potential value in the clinical setting. PROMs are powerful tools that can bridge the need for data-driven patient information while also strengthening the physician-patient connection. When maximized in clinical ...

This systematic review examined clinical differences among subtypes of human herpes viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and varicella zoster virus (VZV); described established therapy approaches, and assessed evidence of herpes virus-related morbidity and mortality in burn patients. PubMed, Ovid, and Web of Science were searched to ...

Study compared burn size estimations obtained with three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided software to those obtained with standard-of-care methods. Burn units have historically used paper diagrams to estimate percent burn; however, unintentional errors can occur. The use of a computer program that incorporates wound mapping from photographs onto a 3D human ...

Study evaluated the work-related outcomes of interventions aimed at returning injured workers to employment within 90 days of their insurance claims. The interventions include patient/family education focused on recovery rather than disability, employer contact and education by the vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselor, physician recommendations for work accommodations, provision of ...

Study examined the prevalence and impact of cognitive-communication disorders among 144 adults with burn injuries admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation facility. Descriptive statistics were used to identify the prevalence of cognitive-communication deficits on admission and discharge. Two main outcomes were analyzed: (1) cognitive-communication ratings on discharge from inpatient rehabilitation ...

Study evaluated the measurement properties of the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), developed to quantify global quality of life and satisfaction. SWLS data were obtained from 17,897 individuals enrolled in the Model Systems funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). They included 8,566 people ...

Study examined the time course of satellite cell proliferation and fusion capacities following a scald burn injury and to determine the necessity of satellite cell activity in facilitating the regrowth of burn injury-induced muscle atrophy. To determine the necessity of satellite cells during muscle recovery following a burn injury, a ...

Study evaluated the psychometric properties of the 4-dimension (4-D) itch scale, a modified version of the 5-dimension itch scale, in a sample of individuals with severe burn injury and/or burn injuries to hands, face, and/or feet. Four of the five domains of the 5-dimension itch scale (4-D) were administered ...