Fires, chemicals, electricity, explosions, hot liquids, steam, and grease… these are the common causes of burn injuries. But what does it mean to have a first, second, third, or fourth degree burn? This is one of the many questions likely to be asked if you or a loved ...
Understanding Burn Injury Infocomic
How burn injuries happen and how to manage the symptoms of burn injury can be a lot to process. This infocomic shares information on Understanding Burn Injury and what to expect from first, second, third, and fourth degree burns. The infocomic also explains ways to treat burn ...
What is the study about?
The study aims to characterize (i.e., describe) temperature sensitivity and determine its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), to inform patient education after recovery from burn injury. Temperature sensitivity is common after burn injury. It is linked with worse Satisfaction with Life (SWL) and mental ...
Introduction: The Burn Model System (BMS) program of research has been funded since 1993 by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The overarching aim of this program is to improve outcomes and quality of life for people with burns in the areas of health and ...
What is the study about?
This article proposes a framework for the reconsideration of burn injury as a chronic condition. Medicine continues to advance and individuals with injuries are living longer. Due to the diversity and ongoing nature of symptoms and conditions experienced after a burn injury (i.e., sequelae), it is ...
What is the study about?
The aim of this is study was to compare longterm outcomes for inviduals with electrical injuries and fire/flame injury with respect to life satisfaction, physical, mental functioning, and work status following burn injury.
What did the study find?
The study found that individuals with electrical injuries were more ...
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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 ...
¿Cómo afecta al organismo una lesión por quemadura?
Las lesiones por quemadura causan estrés en todo el cuerpo. Puede ser que el corazón y los pulmones no funcionen tan bien como antes. Tal vez sus músculos y huesos ya no sean tan fuertes. Recuerde que los músculos se debilitan o disminuyen ...
A burn injury causes stress to your body. Your heart and lungs may not work as well as before. Your muscles and bones may not be as strong. Remember that muscles get weak or smaller when they are not used—being on bed rest probably caused you to lose some muscle. ...
What is the study about?
This study aims to examine potential racial/ethnic disparities in community integration for the two years after burn injury. One of the most important outcomes after burn is community integration, which is a person’s ability to be involved in their expected community roles. This can include productive ...