Skin flap is a surgical procedure in which a healthy skin and its underlying subcutaneous tissue is taken from an area very close to the wound to be covered, the flap remains partly connected to its original site via its blood supply. Skin graft is the surgical procedure in which…
The incidence of burns during pregnancy are more common in developing countries then developed countries. Treatment of burns during pregnency may not be easy as during treatment both the wellbeing of the mother and the baby has to be taken into consideration. Topical and systemic treatment of burns in pregnant…
Anyone is susceptible for burn injuries including pregnant women. The incidence of burns during pregnancy is higher in developing countries compared to developed countries. Most of the burns happening in pregnant women are accidental and are caused by different causes. The most common causes are scalding followed by flame injury.…
Diagnosis: The diagnosis of DVT is made by physical examination and testing, the tests may include: Doppler ultrasound exam of the suspected limb. Blood tests: which include D-dimer, other blood tests may be done to test if there is increased blood clotting. Leg venography: it is an X-ray done to…
Patients with burns especially those with second and third degree burns may need to be hospitalized as part of the healing process; immobilization for an extended period of time may increase the risk of developing DVT . Infection of the burn wound and burn on the limbs affected by the…
When the skin is burned, the affected tissue will die depending on the severity of the injury. The dead tissue will naturally fall of as part of the healing process of the skin. However, in some cases where burns are severe (second and third degree burns), wound debridement is necessary.…
Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure involving the removal (sanding) of the damaged top layer of the skin using a specialized instrument called a dermabrader. This procedure is used for scars as well as other skin conditions such as wrinkles and tattoos. Dermabrasion improves the appearance of the scar or other…
In difficult circumstances, not only the person who has been exposed to a trauma, but the caregivers as well, need all the help and support they can get and will appreciate the presence of friends and family beside them at that critical time period. By being there even for a…
Fire claims the lives of many people each year and destroys their properties and belongings. The incidence of home fires increases in winter and many of them can be prevented if simple safety measures are followed. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) estimates that each winter, more than 108,000 residential building fires…
Origin of hospital acquired infection: Hospital acquired infection can be external (from outside the body) or internal (from the inside of the body). External (Exogenous) infection: examples of external sources of infection may include Catheters such as the urine catheter (Foley Catheter) Instruments such as speculum, scissor, forceps. Hands if they are…