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    Managing Pain after Burn Injury

    Pain and discomfort are an unfortunate part of burn injury and recovery. Many of our patients tell us that ongoing pain continues to be a problem long after discharge from the hospital.
  • Using Charts & Graphs

    Download our introduction on how to effectively use various charts and graphs to communicate research findings.
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    Conducir después de una lesión de la médula espinal

    Lo que usted necesita saber Es posible que usted pueda volver a conducir sin peligro. Todo depende de la gravedad de la lesión y del grado de funcionamiento que haya recuperado. Si puede conducir, quizá tenga que comprar un vehículo que se adapte a las necesidades específicas que tenga después de la ...
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    El cuidado de la herida después de una lesión por quemadura

    Cómo se determina la extensión de la quemadura Las lesiones por quemadura se producen como consecuencia de incendios, llamas, líquidos o vapores calientes, contacto con objetos calientes o sustancias calientes, como grasa o alquitrán, sustancias químicas o electricidad. Al evaluar una lesión por quemadura, los médicos analizan dos factores: la profundidad ...
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    La lesión cerebral traumática grave: qué se puede esperar en el centro de traumatología, en el hospital y después

      Las lesiones cerebrales traumáticas graves no solo afectan a la persona lesionada sino a los familiares y amigos que la quieren y están cerca de ella. Como usted es uno de ellos, desempeña un papel importante en el cuidado del paciente. Para muchas personas, esta es una función nueva que ...
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    Tratamiento quirúrgico y reconstructivo de las lesiones por presión

    ¿Qué son las lesiones por presión? El término "lesiones por presión" es una nueva versión de lo que antes se conocía como "llagas por presión", "úlceras por presión", "úlceras de decúbito", "escaras de decúbito" o "pérdida de la integridad cutánea". El término cambió porque no todos los estadios de las lesiones ...
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    Understanding a Burn Injury

      Click the triangle below to listen to the podcast brief and access the transcript by clicking here. MSKTC Radio · Understanding a Burn Injury PHASE I: Burn Evaluation & Early Care What Is a Burn Injury? A burn injury is damage to the layers of skin caused by exposure to the one of the ...
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    Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

    A severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects more than just the injured person. It also affects family members and friends who love and are close to the person who is injured. As one of these people, you play a very important role in caring for a loved one with a ...
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    Spasticity and Traumatic Brain Injury

    What is spasticity? Spasticity is the uncontrolled overactivity of muscles caused by disrupted signals from the brain. It is common in persons with more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). People with spasticity may feel as if their muscles have tightened and will not relax or stretch. They may also feel muscle ...
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    Driving After Traumatic Brain Injury

    Driving can be an important part of feeling independent. It can improve mental well-being and self-esteem. It also helps you to feel like you are part of a community. It supports activities of daily living such as working and shopping. It also supports access to health care. Driving is a ...
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    Wound Care After Burn Injury

    Learn how to take care of a wound after burn injury. This factsheet gives an overview of the three degrees of burns and the standard treatments for each.
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    Sexualidad e intimidad tras una lesión por quemaduras

    Introducción Una lesión por quemaduras puede cambiar la forma como su cuerpo se ve, se siente y funciona. En algunos casos, estos cambios en su apariencia pueden ser permanentes. Tras una lesión por quemaduras, el objetivo inicial es abordar sus necesidades físicas inmediatas y de supervivencia. Una vez satisfechas estas necesidades ...
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    Psychological Distress after Burn Injury

    Click the triangle below to listen to the podcast brief and access the transcript by clicking here. MSKTC Radio · Psychological Distress after Burn Injury   Introduction The purpose of this fact sheet is to describe some of the emotional recovery challenges that patients may face after sustaining a major burn injury. It is ...
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    Depression and Spinal Cord Injury

    Depression is common and can affect anyone. Depression is even more common in the spinal cord injury (SCI) population. Estimated rates of depression among people with SCI range from 11% to 37%.
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    Pérdida ósea tras una lesión de la médula espinal

    Lo que necesita saber La baja densidad ósea ocurre cuando el cuerpo pierde demasiado hueso. Esto causa debilidad en los huesos volviéndolos más fáciles de romper. La pérdida ósea puede ocurrir inmediatamente después de la lesión de la médula espinal (LME) y puede avanzar rápidamente durante varios años luego de la ...
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    Manejo del estrés para cuidadores de personas con lesión cerebral traumática

    Introducción Una lesión cerebral traumática (LCT) puede cambiar a una persona de muchas maneras. En su rol de cuidador de una persona con una LCT, usted puede sentirse estresado o abrumado. No está solo; esos sentimientos son normales. El uso de estrategias para controlar el estrés puede ayudarlo a cuidarse. Síntomas del ...
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    Bone Loss After Spinal Cord Injury

    What you need to know Low bone density occurs when the body loses too much bone. This causes weak bones that are easier to break. Bone loss can occur immediately after spinal cord injury (SCI) and can continue rapidly for several years after the injury. The medical term for low bone ...
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    Stress Management for TBI Caregivers

    Introduction A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change a person in many ways. As a caregiver of a person with a TBI, you may feel stressed or overwhelmed in this role. You are not alone; these feelings are normal. Using strategies to manage stress may help you take care of yourself. Symptoms ...
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    Understanding Behavior Changes after TBI

    What are some possible behavior changes?People who have a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have changes in their behavior. People with a TBI and their families encounter some common behaviors:Problems managing emotions. People with a TBI may have a sudden change in mood; they also may have ...
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    Opioides y su Salud

    Los opioides son fármacos que se encuentran naturalmente en la planta de la amapola real. Mientras que algunos opioides como la morfina están hechos directamente a partir de la planta, otros como el fentanilo y tramadol se crean en un laboratorio. Los opioides suelen emplearse como medicamentos porque pueden aliviar ...

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