Wellness and Burnout in Burn Care Providers
This article explores the functioning of highly effective teams in burn care. Critical to the success of the team is the health of burn care providers, who can experience burnout….
Systems-based Practice in Burn Care
Health care–associated infections in burn patients, from ventilator-associated pneumonia to skin and soft tissue infections, can substantially compromise outcomes, because these complications are associated with longer lengths of stay, increased…
Under Pressure
Chronic neuropathic pain after burn injury may have multiple causes, such as direct nerve injury, nerve compression, or neuroma formation, and can significantly impair quality of life and limit functional…
Hypertrophic Burn Scar Research
This article explores the current options for the quantitative assessment of hypertrophic burn scars. It also introduces a novel type of randomized, controlled trial, which relies on heterogeneity of the…
Outcome Metrics After Burn Injury
Outcomes research is important because it allows us to critically evaluate our results and strive for quality improvement, share our experiences with our colleagues, and improve the care and results…
Ethics in the Setting of Burned Patients
This article considers multiple ethical principles in the context of patients with burns. It explores the application of these principles to burn care and the impact on medical decision making,…
Of These, Faith, Hope, and Love
Burn treatment has grown increasingly advanced and technologically capable. Clinicians must take into account, however, multidimensional patient needs that factor into long-term burn recovery. Important psychosocial factors associated with burn…
Aftercare, Survivorship, and Peer Support
Burn recovery includes addressing any emotional, psychological, and social needs of the survivor and family. Providing support and resources is essential for a smooth transition from the acute phase of…
Burn Management in the Developing World
The burden of burn injury falls predominantly on the world’s poor, with low-income and middle-income countries accounting for 96% of burn injuries. These vulnerable populations are the least likely to…
Pediatric Burn Reconstruction
In this article, the author surveys the best available evidence to guide decision-making in pediatric burn reconstruction. Evidence-based protocols are examined in the context of optimizing form and function in…
