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Acknowledgement to Reviewers 2011
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A systematic review of the quality of burn scar rating scales for clinical and research use
02 November 2011
Abstract: Introduction: Scar rating scales have the potential to contribute to better evaluation of scar properties in both research and clinical settings. Despite a large number of scars assessment s...
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Zephanie Tyack,
Megan Simons,
Anneliese Spinks,
Jason Wasiak
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6-18
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A review on static splinting therapy to prevent burn scar contracture: Do clinical and experimental data warrant its clinical application?
10 August 2011
Abstract: Background: Static splinting therapy is widely considered an essential part in burn rehabilitation to prevent scar contractures in the early phase of wound healing. However, scar contracture...
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H.J. Schouten,
M.K. Nieuwenhuis,
P.P.M. van Zuijlen
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19-25
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Characteristics of paediatric burns in Sichuan province: Epidemiology and prevention
24 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: This study analysed the epidemiology of paediatric burns in Sichuan province, China, for the formulation of prevention programmes for this population. Methods: A retrospective rev...
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Yong Liu,
Ying Cen,
Jun-Jie Chen,
Xue-Wen Xu,
Xiao-Xue Liu
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Demonstration of the use of the ICF framework in detailing complex functional deficits after major burn
14 November 2011
Abstract: Burns can result in long term impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions in a patients’ life. The focus of current surgeries and therapy is to improve body functions an...
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T.L. Grisbrook,
S.M. Stearne,
S.L. Reid,
F.M. Wood,
S.M. Rea,
C.M. Elliott
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32-43
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Characterisation of the cell suspension harvested from the dermal epidermal junction using a ReCell® kit
14 November 2011
Abstract: Background: The use of non-cultured autologous cells to promote wound healing and in reconstructive procedures is increasing. One common method for preparing these cells is the use of the Re...
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Fiona M. Wood,
Natalie Giles,
Andrew Stevenson,
Suzanne Rea,
Mark Fear
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44-51
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Developing the first Bi-National clinical quality registry for burns—Lessons learned so far
14 November 2011
Abstract: Background: Prior to 2004, Australia and New Zealand lacked a systematic method to measure burn incidence, aetiology and quality of care or outcomes for burn patients. The Australian and New...
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Dina Watterson,
Belinda J. Gabbe,
Heather Cleland,
Dale Edgar,
Peter Cameron,
Members of the Bi-NBR Steering Committee
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52-60
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Effect of 12-week isokinetic training on muscle strength in adult with healed thermal burn
21 November 2011
Abstract: Introduction: Severe burns result in marked and prolonged skeletal muscle catabolism and weakness, which persist despite ‘standard” rehabilitation programmes of occupational and physical the...
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Anwar A. Ebid,
Mohammed T.A. Omar,
Amal M. Abd El Baky
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61-68
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Clinical studies of the High-Intensity Narrow-Spectrum light Environmental Decontamination System (HINS-light EDS), for continuous disinfection in the burn unit inpatient and outpatient settings
21 November 2011
Abstract: Infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in burn patients and prevention of contamination from exogenous sources including the hospital environment is becoming increasingl...
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Sarah E. Bache,
Michelle Maclean,
Scott J. MacGregor,
John G. Anderson,
George Gettinby,
John E. Coia,
Ian Taggart
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69-76
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Fibrinogen function after severe burn injury
24 November 2011
Abstract: Background: Evidence regarding hypercoagulability in the first week after burn trauma is growing. This hypercoagulable state may partly be caused by increased fibrinogen levels. Rotational t...
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Eva Schaden,
David Hoerburger,
Stefan Hacker,
Paul Kraincuk,
David M. Baron,
Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker
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77-82
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The effect of valproic acid in alleviating early death in burn shock
31 October 2011
Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine whether administration of valproic acid (VPA) improves blood circulation and survival after lethal burn shock. Forty adult male Beagle dogs underwent a 5...
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Sen Hu,
Jing-Yuan Hou,
Hai-Bin Wang,
MingXing Yang,
Zhi-Yong Sheng
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83-89
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Pathogenic alteration in severe burn wounds
21 November 2011
Abstract: The present study aims to define the trend of time related changes with local bacterial alteration of bacterial resistance in severe burns in our burn center during a 12-year period. Retrosp...
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Yang Fu,
Bing Xie,
DaoFeng Ben,
KaiYang Lv,
ShiHui Zhu,
Wei Lu,
HongTai Tang,
DaSheng Cheng,
Bing Ma,
GuangYi Wang,
ShiChu Xiao,
GuangQing Wang,
ZhaoFan Xia
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90-94
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Effect of Poloxamer 188 on deepening of deep second-degree burn wounds in the early stage
14 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To discuss the effect of Poloxamer 188 (P188) on deepening of deep second-degree burn wounds in the early stage after burn. Methods: We divided Wistar rats with deep second-degree...
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Shi Yuhua,
Li Ligen,
Chai Jiake,
Sun Tongzhu
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95-101
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Effects of Ligustrazine on pancreatic and renal damage after scald injury
14 November 2011
Abstract: Organ protection is a routine therapeutic application to severe burn/scald injuries, and organic damage following early scald injury is not absolutely elucidated. Our aim is to verify the go...
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Chengjin Gao,
Hu Peng,
Sheng Wang,
Xiangyu Zhang
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102-107
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Efficacy of enzymatic debridement of deeply burned hands
21 November 2011
Abstract: Background: The burned hand is a common and difficult to care-for entity in the field of burns. Due to the anatomy of the hand (important and delicate structures crowded in a small limited s...
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Yuval Krieger,
Alexander Bogdanov-Berezovsky,
Reuven Gurfinkel,
Eldad Silberstein,
Amiram Sagi,
Lior Rosenberg
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108-112
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The protective role of ascorbic acid in burn-induced testicular damage in rats
14 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the ability of ascorbic acid to protect the testes from damage in severe burns. Design: Experimental study. Setting: University of Lagos Medical School, Department ...
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P.I. Jewo,
F.I. Duru,
I.O. Fadeyibi,
L.C. Saalu,
C.C. Noronha
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113-119
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The aetiology of adult burns in the Western Cape, South Africa
24 November 2011
Abstract: Rural to urban migration to major cities in South Africa continues to lead to the proliferation of informal settlements. There is little recent published data on the epidemiology of adult bu...
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David Maritz,
Lee Wallis,
Elbie Van Der Merwe,
Daan Nel
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120-127
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An assessment of burn injury hospitalisations of adolescents and young adults in Western Australia, 1983–2008
18 November 2011
Abstract: Background: This study presents a 26-year epidemiological assessment of burn injury hospitalisations for people 15–29years of age in Western Australia. Methods: Linked hospital morbidity and...
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J. Duke,
F. Wood,
J. Semmens,
D.W. Edgar,
K. Spilsbury,
S. Rea
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128-135
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Epidemiology of severe burn among children in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
21 November 2011
Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this study was to identify the epidemiologic characteristics of childhood burns in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Methods: A population-based study was ...
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Reza Alaghehbandan,
Khokan C. Sikdar,
Neil Gladney,
Don MacDonald,
Kayla D. Collins
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Management of a child with von Willebrand disease (type 2A) and extensive burns: A case report
28 November 2011
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a common inherited bleeding disorder. Its diagnosis is based on the association of bleeding symptoms and specific biological data . The cornerstone of its treatment is ...
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Laure Fayolle-Pivot,
Sandrine Meunier,
Sylvie Tissot,
Christophe Magnin,
Marc Bertin-Maghit,
Bernard Allaouchiche
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Feet burning: a traditional medical practice associated with significant burns in patients with seizures: 4 Case reports
31 October 2011
Burns is a significant injury which commonly occurs among patients having seizure as well as in epileptic patients and this type of burns are usually deep and causes significant morbidity . Numerous f...
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G.H. Alabi,
C.O. Omolase
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Antibiotic resistance and an in vitro biofilm model
14 November 2011
Adrienne A. Hammond et al. (Volume 37, Issue 2) report that an in vitro biofilm model associated the effects of antibiotic ointments on biofilms produced by burn wound bacterial isolates. The author ...
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Huayu Zhu,
Yangang Zhang,
Chengfeng Xu,
Dahai Hu
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141
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Antibiotic resistance and the in vitro biofilm model
18 November 2011
We thank Zhu et al. for their comments on our article. Our main thrust was to describe an in vitro wound biofilm model that may be utilized to accurately assess antibiotic resistance of wound biofilm...
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Abdul N. Hamood
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141-142
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Acticoat and Smith and Nephew
21 November 2011
I read with interest but also some concern the paper regarding Acticoat, the nano-silver dressing marketed by Smith and Nephew . I am glad that the conflict of interest was clearly stated but what is ...
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Andrew Burd
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Response to Letter to the Editor: ‘Acticoat and Smith and Nephew’
04 July 2011
As stated in the above letter, the focus of this paper was to study the systemic absorption of silver from the use of nanocrystalline silver dressings in major burns. The absorption in smaller burns w...
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Naiem S. Moiemen
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143
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Single-layer Integra for one-stage reconstruction of scalp defects with exposed bone following full-thickness burn injury: A novel technique
02 November 2011
Full-thickness burns to the scalp with exposed bone present a challenging reconstructive problem for a plastic surgeon, especially in situations where extent of the injury precludes the use of, otherw...
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Damir Kosutic,
Eamon Beasung,
Marlese Dempsey,
Laura Ryan,
Ziham Fauzi,
Barry O'Sullyvan,
David Orr
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143-145
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The use of lignocaine gel as a shaving gel for facial burns
31 October 2011
Facial burns can be very distressing for patients, not only because of the potential for disfigurement, but also because of the pain in the immediate post-injury period. Providing daily facial care fo...
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Sheena J. Cattanach,
Shaheel Chummun
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