General Surgery

Management of the Chronic Burn Wound

Nov 17, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Management of the Chronic Burn Wound

This article reviews the current evidence in using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in burn wounds. There is also separate consideration of diabetic foot burns and a protocol for use of…

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Chemical, Electrical, and Radiation Injuries

Nov 17, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Chemical, Electrical, and Radiation Injuries

This article reviews the unique challenges presented by chemical, electrical, and radiation injuries. The authors discuss pathophysiology and diagnosis of these injuries and provide recommendations for management. Key points •…

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Surgical Excision of Burn Wounds

Nov 17, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Surgical Excision of Burn Wounds

This article reviews guidelines for burn wound excision, regarding timing, depth, and technique. The authors collect evidence from both animal models and the clinical literature, to recommend best practices for…

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Patient Safety in Burn Care

Nov 17, 2017 by in General Surgery Comments Off on Patient Safety in Burn Care

This article reviews 5 areas in burn care that increasingly use evidence-based medicine to optimize quality and safety: resuscitation protocols, transfusion practices, vascular access, venous thromboembolic prophylaxis, and rational use…

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