Role of Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) in Electrical Burns

Aim of this case report is to assess the role of in management of Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) in non healing ulcer due to electrical burns. Clinical examination of the non healing ulcer before and after use Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) was done

Application of Prolotherapy for Pressure Injury

Pressure ulcer or pressure sore is one of the complications seen in bedridden patients. Management of these ulcers is often challenging. But there is no well-established method that accelerates the wound healing rate. Prolotherapy is a technique that involves injecting some irritant locally in the wound that is claimed to hasten the healing. This article highlights the role of prolotherapy in wound bed preparation

Role of Music Therapy In Fournier's Gangrene

Fourniers gangrene is rare but severe infective necrotizing fasciitis of external genitalia. It is imperative to start proper treatment at the earliest as if left untreated can lead to a fulminant course with multiorgan dysfunction. Surgical debridement and wound bed preparation is important. This study highlights the role of music therapy as an adjuvant therapy in management of fournier's gangrene

Management of Pediatric Upper Extremity Scald Burn in a Tertiary care hospital

Burns injuries are a common presentation of childhood injuries. The majority of admissions result from scalds, followed by contact and flame burns. The incidence of burns is higher in children than adults, and it starts when they begin to reach up for things and also because of more vulnerability and inability to move away from the causative agent. Although the upper extremity constitutes approximately 18% of the total body surface area, the sequelae and subsequent functional outcomes following upper extremity burns significantly impact the quality of life for the affected children. Appropriate initial management commencing from the acute phase in children remains of great importance in optimizing functional outcomes and minimizing long-term scar formation. In this case report, we discuss the management of upper extremity scald burn wounds in our center

Role of topical cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in the management of electric burns

Electric burns are known to be difficult in healing as well as wound management. Infection in such chronic wounds can be detrimental and hence needs to be controlled for faster improvement. These chronic wounds also lack various chemokines and growth factors and needs to be supplemented. This article highlights the role of topical cholecalciferol in the management of electric burns

Role of Application of SWCR Guidelines In Management of Sacral Pressure Injury (PI)

A pressure injury is localized tissue necrosis following pressure injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue for prolonged period. The process of ulceration is aggravated by simultaneous shear or direct injury to skin continuity. The terms “decubitus ulcer,” “bedsore,” and “pressure sore” are often used interchangeably, but they do not describe the condition as accurately as pressure injury. The word ‘decubitus’ – derived from the Latin ‘decumbo’ or ‘decumbere’, meaning ‘to lie down’ or ‘recline’ – as the ulcer occur commonly over areas of bony prominences in recumbent position, e.g., the sacrum, trochanter, heel, and occiput. The term ‘pressure ulcer’ describes these ulcers better with pressure as an important etiologic factor.Aim of this case report is to assess the role of applying SWCR guidelines in management of pressure injuries.

Diode laser ear piercing: A novel technique

Earlobe piercing is a common office room procedure done by a plastic surgeon. Various methods of ear piercing have been described. In this article, we describe a novel method of laser ear piercing using the diode laser. An 18-year-old female patient underwent an ear piercing using a diode laser with a power of 2.0 W in continuous mode after topical local anaesthetic and pre-cooling. The diode laser was fast, safe, easy to use and highly effective way of ear piercing. The advantages we noticed while using the diode laser over conventional methods were more precision, minimal trauma with less chances of hypertrophy and keloids, no bleeding with coagulation effect of laser, less time taken compared to conventional method and less chance of infection due to thermal heat effect of laser

Current concepts in the physiology of adult wound healing

Wound healing requires a complex interaction and coordination of different cells and molecules. Any alteration in these highly coordinated events can lead to either delayed or excessive healing. This review provides an overview of adult wound healing physiology. A review of the literature focused on wound healing physiology and current advances in wound healing was conducted using the online Medline/PubMed database. The aim of this review was to inspire further investigation into wound healing physiology that will ultimately translate into improved patient care