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Duan D, Deng H, Chen Y, Wang Y, Xu W, Hu S, Liu D, Mao Y, Zhang Z, Xu Q, Han C, Zhang H. Associated predictors of prolonged length of stay in patients surviving extensive burns: A large multicenter retrospective study. Burns 2024; 50:413-423. [PMID: 37865601 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2023.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with extensive burns are critically ill and have long treatment periods. Length of stay (LOS) is a good measure for assessing treatment. This study sought to identify predictors of prolonged LOS in patients with extensive burns (≥50% TBSA). METHODS This retrospective multicenter cohort study included adults aged ≥ 18 years who survived extensive burns in three burn centers in Eastern China between January 2016 and June 2022. Epidemiological, demographic and clinical outcomes data were extracted from electronic medical records and compared between patients with/without prolonged LOS, which was defined as LOS greater than the median. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of prolonged LOS. RESULTS The study sample included 321 patients, of whom 156 (48.6%) had an LOS of 58 days (IQR 41.0-77.0). Univariate regression analysis showed that increased total burn area and increased full-thickness burn area; electrical, chemical and other burns; increased erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets or serum creatinine within 24 h of admission; concomitant inhalation injury, pulmonary edema, sepsis, bloodstream infection, wound infection, pulmonary infection, urinary tract infection, or HB < 70 g/L during hospitalization were associated with prolonged LOS in patients with extensive burns. Increased number of surgical operations, mechanical ventilation and renal replacement therapy were also associated with prolonged LOS (P < 0.05 or P < 0.001). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that increased total burn area (ratio 1.032, 95%CI 1.01-1.055; P = 0.004), electrical and chemical or other burns (3.282, 1.335-8.073; P = 0.01), development of wound infection (2.653 1.285-5.481; P = 0.008) and increased number of operative procedures (1.714, 1.388-2.116, P < 0.001) were significant predictors. CONCLUSIONS Increased area of full-thickness burn,occurrence of electrical and chemical or other burns,occurrence of wound infection and increased number of surgeries are the best predictors of prolonged LOS in patients with extensive burns. Clarifying relevant predictors of burn patients' LOS provides a reliable reference for clinical treatment.
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- Deqing Duan
- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Burn Injury, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Burn Injury, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Burns, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
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Sari H, Akkoc MF, Kilinç Z, Dayanir Çok FN, Özel M, Özel V. Investigation of morbidity, length of stay, and healthcare costs of inpatient paediatric burns. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14385. [PMID: 37666243 PMCID: PMC10782072 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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Burn injuries are the third most common cause of death in children due to trauma. Hospitalizations related to burn injuries are common. Prolonged hospitalization associated with burn treatment can result in increased resource utilization, leading to higher costs. Thus, it is essential to investigate these areas to reduce costs. The study investigated the morbidity and length of hospital stay of paediatric burn patients, as well as calculated the social security costs of hospitalization and treatment. The retrospective observational descriptive study examined the medical records of 774 paediatric patients treated in a burn intensive care unit at a tertiary medical faculty hospital between 01 March 2019 and 31 March 2022. The invoice records of payments made by the Social Security Institution to the hospital in return for health services provided to patients were examined. The healthcare costs were calculated. A total of 57.6% of the participants were boys and 79.2% were between the ages of 1-4. About 90% of the cases involved burns with a total body surface area (TBSA) of less than 20% and a 2nd-degree burn depth. Scalding was the most common cause of burns (88.2%). Among all patients, the mortality rate was 2.1% (n = 16). The mean length of hospital stay was 10.29 ± 9.59 days. The mean cost per day was 212.02 ± 190.94 US dollars ($US), and the cost per 1% TBSA was 241.70 ± 301.32 $US. According to the causes of burn injury, the mean cost of electricity was 5000.77 ± 8101.85 $US, fire 4818.02 ± 5852.22 $US, and chemical 3285.49 ± 4503.2 $US were observed in the first 3 ranks respectively. According to this study, paediatric burn cases occur due to preventable causes, and even though the mortality rate was low, the severity of burns, TBSA%, and presence of complications caused prolonged lengths of hospital stays, which caused social security costs to rise.
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- Hıdır Sari
- Department of Public HealthDicle University Faculty of MedicineDiyarbakırTurkey
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- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryDicle University Faculty of MedicineDiyarbakırTurkey
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- Department of Public HealthDicle University Faculty of MedicineDiyarbakırTurkey
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- Department of Emergency MedicineDiyarbakır Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital, University of Health SciencesDiyarbakırTurkey
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- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryDicle University Faculty of MedicineDiyarbakırTurkey
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Irilouzadian R, Khalaji A, Baghsheikhi H, Sarmadian R, Hoveidamanesh S, Ghadimi T, Farokh Forghani S. The clinical outcomes of xenografts in the treatment of burn patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:524. [PMID: 37974238 PMCID: PMC10652578 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01505-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although autografts are not feasible in patients with extensive burn wounds, allografts and xenografts can be used for temporary coverage. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we compared the outcomes of xenografts and the standard treatment of burn wounds. METHODS International online databases were searched for English articles comparing xenografts with routine treatment in the burn patients. The random-effects model was used to estimate standardized mean differences (SMD) or odds ratios (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS From a total of 7144 records, 14 studies were included in our review after screening by title and abstracts followed by full-texts. No significant difference in hospital stays was found between the mammalian xenografts and control groups (SMD [95% CI] = - 0.18 [- 0.54-0.18]). The mean number of dressing changes was significantly lower in both mammalian xenografts compared to the controls (SMD [95% CI] = - 1.01 [- 1.61-- 0.41]) and fish xenografts compared to controls (SMD [95% CI] = - 6.16 [- 7.65-- 4.66]). In the fish xenografts, re-epithelialization time was significantly lower compared to controls (SMD [95% CI] = - 1.18 [- 2.23-- 0.14]). CONCLUSIONS Xenografts showed a significantly lower number of dressing changes and fish xenografts showed significant benefit in re-epithelialization compared to routine treatment. The beneficial results of xenografts suggest further research in the use of different types of xenografts in patients with extensive burn.
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- Rana Irilouzadian
- Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bennett W, Mende K, Campbell WR, Beckius M, Stewart L, Shaikh F, Rahman A, Tribble DR, Yabes JM. Enterobacter cloacae infection characteristics and outcomes in battlefield trauma patients. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290735. [PMID: 37643169 PMCID: PMC10464967 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Enterobacter cloacae is a Gram-negative rod with multidrug-resistant potential due to chromosomally-induced AmpC β-lactamase. We evaluated characteristics, antibiotic utilization, and outcomes associated with battlefield-related E. cloacae infections (2009-2014). Single initial and serial E. cloacae isolates (≥24 hours from initial isolate from any site) associated with a clinical infection were examined. Susceptibility profiles of initial isolates in the serial isolation group were contrasted against last isolate recovered. Characteristics of 112 patients with E. cloacae infections (63 [56%] with single initial isolation; 49 [44%] with serial isolation) were compared to 509 patients with bacterial infections not attributed to E. cloacae. E. cloacae patients sustained more blast trauma (78%) compared to non-E. cloacae infections patients (75%; p<0.001); however, injury severity scores were comparable (median of 34.5 and 33, respectively; p = 0.334). Patients with E. cloacae infections had greater shock indices (median 1.07 vs 0.92; p = 0.005) and required more initial blood products (15 vs. 14 units; p = 0.032) compared to patients with non-E. cloacae infections. Although E. cloacae patients had less intensive care unit admissions (80% vs. 90% with non-E. cloacae infection patients; p = 0.007), they did have more operating room visits (5 vs. 4; p = 0.001), longer duration of antibiotic therapy (43.5 vs. 34 days; p<0.001), and lengthier hospitalizations (57 vs. 44 days; p<0.001). Patients with serial E. cloacae had isolation of infecting isolates sooner than patients with single initial E. cloacae (median of 5 vs. 8 days post-injury; p = 0.046); however, outcomes were not significantly different between the groups. Statistically significant resistance to individual antibiotics did not develop between initial and last isolates in the serial isolation group. Despite current combat care and surgical prophylaxis guidelines recommending upfront provision of AmpC-inducing antibiotics, clinical outcomes did not differ nor did significant antibiotic resistance develop in patients who experienced serial isolation of E. cloacae versus single initial isolation.
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- William Bennett
- Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States of America
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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- Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States of America
- Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program, Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States of America
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- Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program, Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program, Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program, Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program, Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States of America
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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Tapking C, Rontoyanni VG, Diehm YF, Strübing F, Solimani F, Bigdeli AK, Hundeshagen G, Fischer S, Kneser U, Siegwart LC. Enzymatic Debridement in Geriatric Burn Patients—A Reliable Option for Selective Eschar Removal. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12072633. [PMID: 37048716 PMCID: PMC10095072 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12072633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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The treatment of geriatric burn patients represents a major challenge in burn care. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of enzymatic debridement (ED) in geriatric burn patients. Adult patients who received ED for treatment of mixed pattern and full thickness burns (August 2017–October 2022) were included in this study and grouped in the younger (18–65 years) and geriatric (≥65 years) groups. Primary outcome was a necessity of surgery subsequent to ED. Both groups (patient characteristics, surgical and non-surgical treatment) were compared. Multiple logistic and linear regression models were used to identify the effect of age on the outcomes. A total of 169 patients were included (younger group: 135 patients, geriatric group: 34 patients). The burn size as indicated by %TBSA (24.2 ± 20.4% vs. 26.8 ± 17.1%, p = 0.499) was similar in both groups. The ASA (2.5 ± 1.1 vs. 3.4 ± 1.1, p < 0.001) and ABSI scores (6.1 ± 2.8 vs. 8.6 ± 2.3, p < 0.001) were significantly higher in the geriatric group. The %TBSA treated with ED (5.4 ± 5.0% vs. 4.4 ± 4.3%, p = 0.245) were similar in both groups. The necessity of additional surgical interventions (63.0 % vs. 58.8 %, p = 0.763) and the wound size debrided and grafted (2.9 ± 3.5% vs. 2.2 ± 2.1%; p = 0.301) were similar in both groups. Regression models yielded that age did not have an effect on efficacy of ED. We showed that ED is reliable and safe to use in geriatric patients. Age did not have a significant influence on the surgical outcomes of ED. In both groups, the size of the grafted area was reduced and, in many patients, surgery was avoided completely.
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- Christian Tapking
- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10099 Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, BIH Biomedical Innovation Academy, BIH Charité Clinician Scientist Program, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Center, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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Greenhalgh DG, Cartotto R, Taylor SL, Fine JR, Lewis GM, Smith DJ, Marano MA, Gibson A, Wibbenmeyer LA, Holmes JH, Rizzo JA, Foster KN, Khandelwal A, Fischer S, Hemmila MR, Hill D, Aballay AM, Tredget EE, Goverman J, Phelan H, Jimenez CJ, Baldea A, Sood R. Burn Resuscitation Practices in North America: Results of the Acute Burn ResUscitation Multicenter Prospective Trial (ABRUPT). Ann Surg 2023; 277:512-519. [PMID: 34417368 PMCID: PMC8857312 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES ABRUPT was a prospective, noninterventional, observational study of resuscitation practices at 21 burn centers. The primary goal was to examine burn resuscitation with albumin or crystalloids alone, to design a future prospective randomized trial. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA No modern prospective study has determined whether to use colloids or crystalloids for acute burn resuscitation. METHODS Patients ≥18 years with burns ≥ 20% total body surface area (TBSA) had hourly documentation of resuscitation parameters for 48 hours. Patients received either crystalloids alone or had albumin supplemented to crystalloid based on center protocols. RESULTS Of 379 enrollees, two-thirds (253) were resuscitated with albumin and one-third (126) were resuscitated with crystalloid alone. Albumin patients received more total fluid than Crystalloid patients (5.2 ± 2.3 vs 3.7 ± 1.7 mL/kg/% TBSA burn/24 hours), but patients in the Albumin Group were older, had larger burns, higher admission Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores, and more inhalation injury. Albumin lowered the in-to-out (I/O) ratio and was started ≤12 hours in patients with the highest initial fluid requirements, given >12 hours with intermediate requirements, and avoided in patients who responded to crystalloid alone. CONCLUSIONS Albumin use is associated with older age, larger and deeper burns, and more severe organ dysfunction at presentation. Albumin supplementation is started when initial crystalloid rates are above expected targets and improves the I/O ratio. The fluid received in the first 24 hours was at or above the Parkland Formula estimate.
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- David G. Greenhalgh
- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis School of Medicine and Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Surgery, Sunnybrook Medical Center, Toronto, Ontario
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgery, Wake Forrest University, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Surgical Research, San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Surgery, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, KS
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
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- Department of Surgery, University of Loyola, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
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Suresh MR, Mills AC, Britton GW, Pfeiffer WB, Grant MC, Rizzo JA. Initial treatment strategies in new-onset atrial fibrillation in critically ill burn patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BURNS AND TRAUMA 2022; 12:251-260. [PMID: 36660265 PMCID: PMC9845808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Atrial fibrillation is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Few studies have specifically examined this arrhythmia in burn patients. Given the significant clinical implications of atrial fibrillation, understanding the optimal management strategy of this arrhythmia in burn patients is important. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to examine rate- and rhythm-control strategies in the management of new onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) and assess their short term outcomes in critically ill burn patients. METHODS We identified all patients admitted to our institution's burn intensive care unit between January 2007 and May 2018 who developed NOAF. Demographic information and burn injury characteristics were captured. Patients were grouped into two cohorts based on the initial pharmacologic treatment strategy: rate-(metoprolol or diltiazem) or rhythm-control (amiodarone). The primary outcome was conversion to sinus rhythm. Secondary outcomes included relapse or recurrence of atrial fibrillation, drug-related adverse events, and complications and mortality within 30 days of the NOAF episode. RESULTS There were 68 patients that experienced NOAF, and the episodes occurred on median days 8 and 9 in the rate- and rhythm-control groups, respectively. The length of the episodes was not significantly different between the groups. Conversion to sinus rhythm occurred more often in the rhythm-control group (P = 0.04). There were no differences in the incidences of relapse and recurrence of atrial fibrillation, and the complications and mortality between the groups. Hypotension was the most common drug-related adverse event and occurred more frequently in the rate-control group, though this difference was not significant. CONCLUSIONS Conversion to sinus rhythm occurred more often in the rhythm-control group. Outcomes were otherwise similar in terms of mortality, complications, and adverse events. Hypotension occurred less frequently in the rhythm-control group, and although this difference was not significant, episodes of hypotension can have important clinical implications. Given these factors, along with burn patients having unique injury characteristics and a hypermetabolic state that may contribute to the development of NOAF, when choosing between rate- and rhythm control strategies, rhythm-control with amiodarone may be a better choice for managing NOAF in burn patients.
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- Mithun R Suresh
- Department of Medicine, CentraCare-St.Cloud Hospital1406 6th Ave N, St. Cloud 56303, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston6410 Fannin Street, Houston 77030, TX, USA
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- Burn Center, United States Army Institute of Surgical Research3698 Chambers Pass STE B, JBSA Ft. Sam Houston 78234, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Brooke Army Medical Center3551 Roger Brooke Dr, JBSA Ft. Sam Houston 78234, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Brooke Army Medical Center3551 Roger Brooke Dr, JBSA Ft. Sam Houston 78234, TX, USA
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- Department of Trauma, Brooke Army Medical Center3551 Roger Brooke Dr, JBSA Ft. Sam Houston 78234, TX, USA,Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences4301 Jones Bridge Rd, Bethesda 20814, MD, USA
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Ghaed Chukamei Z, Mobayen M, Bagheri Toolaroud P, Ghalandari M, Delavari S. The length of stay and cost of burn patients and the affecting factors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BURNS AND TRAUMA 2021; 11:397-405. [PMID: 34858720 PMCID: PMC8610821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Burn trauma is a significant health problem that has physical, psychological, and economic reaction on affected patients. Burn patients have different length-of-stay (LOS) due to the complexity of the injury itself. This study aimed to find factors affecting the LOS and cost of burn patients (2017-2018) in Guilan province, north of Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study includes all 899 hospitalized burn patients who were admitted for the first time (first visit). Data about cost, LOS, and demographic variables were extracted from the hospital registry system. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, and Linear regression by SPSS 22 software. RESULTS Nearly 62% of the burn patients were male, and 38% were female. Hot liquid or vapor were the leading causes for burns hospitalization (n = 345; 39.07%). The majority of patients (n = 465; 52.31%) were at level three of burn (total thickness). The upper limb that included head, neck, shoulder, back, hand (45.44%), lower limb (38.25%), multiple or total body (11.36%) were the most organs that were affected by burning. Direct medical costs for patients varied from 0 to 18,550 US$, which was 1489 US$ on average. Patients' length of stay ranged from 1 to 47 days, which was 3.22 days on average. CONCLUSION The result showed Adverse consequences burned hot liquid and hot steam burns most common reason that it is important to take preventative methods for this type of patient. Improved patients with the third level cost more and stay longer. Other factors such as underlying disease, urbanity, used antibiotics, sex, and insurance coverage can also be decisive. The burnt percentage also has a direct and significant relationship with medical costs and length of stay. Insurance organization has a direct and significant relationship with the length of stay. Also there was a direct relationship between multiple burns and the patients' length of stay and hospitalization costs.
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- Zeinab Ghaed Chukamei
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical SciencesRasht, Iran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Guilan University of Medical SciencesRasht, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical SciencesRasht, Iran
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- Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesShiraz, Iran
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Meuli JN, Pantet O, Berger MM, Waselle L, Raffoul W. Massive burns: retrospective analysis of changes in outcomes indicators across 18 years. J Burn Care Res 2021; 43:232-239. [PMID: 33886955 PMCID: PMC8737114 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irab072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The treatment and management of massive burns, defined as burns affecting≥ 50% of total body surface area (TBSA) has considerably changed since the 90s. This study aimed at analyzing if the length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, the success of skin grafting operations and the mortality changed in the last 18 years. METHODS Between 2000 and 2018, 77 patients were admitted for massive burns to the ICU of a university hospital. Transfers and early care withdrawal precluded inclusion for 38 patients, leaving 39 for analysis. Study variables were year of admission, demographics, burn characteristics, critical care treatment (fluid resuscitation, ventilation and nutrition) and surgical therapy. Association between outcomes and year of admission were assessed through correlation and logistic regression analysis. Potential confounders were assessed through stepwise linear regression. RESULTS Patients' characteristics were stable over time with a median age of 36[25.0, 48.0] years, burns 65% [55.0, 83.0] TBSA and deep burns 55% [50.0, 68.0] TBSA . Length of ICU stay remained stable at 0.97 [0.6, 1.5] days/%TBSA. Mortality was stable as well. Energy and carbohydrate delivery decreased in parallel with the number of infectious episodes per patient. Number of operations was stable but the take rate of skin grafts increased significantly. The multivariate analysis retained year of admission, weight, total number of infections, daily lipid intakes and fluid resuscitation as independent predicting variables. CONCLUSION Length of ICU stay and mortality did not change over time but skin grafts take rates improved significantly.
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- Joachim N Meuli
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland
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- Department of Adult Intensive Care Medicine and Burns, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland
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- Department of Adult Intensive Care Medicine and Burns, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland
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- Cell Production Center, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland
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Neil DL. Hospital stay per percent TBSA: Fact-checks on false trails. Burns 2020; 47:481-484. [PMID: 33010969 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2020.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- David L Neil
- Dr. Word Ltd., 7F-11, No. 57, Sec. 1, Chongqing S. Rd., Taipei 10045, Taiwan.
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The association between burn and trauma severity and in-hospital complications. Burns 2020; 46:83-89. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Smith RR, Hill DM, Hickerson WL, Velamuri SR. Analysis of factors impacting length of stay in thermal and inhalation injury. Burns 2019; 45:1593-1599. [PMID: 31130323 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Several studies have analyzed single or combinations of variables for impact on length of stay (LOS) in thermally-injured patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate a multitude of established variables and potentially identify novel variables associated with LOS in a single study. METHODS This two-year, retrospective study included all patients admitted to the burn center between January 2015 and December 2016. Exclusions included death during admission, lack of thermal or inhalation injury, age less than 18 years, readmission(s), and if pregnant or incarcerated. Baseline demographics and pertinent data were collected using electronic medical records. Regression analysis was used to determine the most predictive variables. RESULTS Six hundred twenty-nine patients were admitted during the inclusion period and 354 patients remained for analysis after exclusion. Univariable analysis revealed 32 variables significantly associated with LOS. Using multivariable regression, the best-fit baseline demographic model included: percent total body surface area (TBSA) injured, lower/middle socioeconomic status, clotting disorders, anemia, admission serum creatinine, and percent third degree injured (r2 = 0.557). The best-fit combined model (incorporating baseline demographics and early in-hospital variables) included: acute kidney injury, infection and received vasopressor(s), percent TBSA injured, admission serum ethanol level, maximum C-reactive protein, and maximum total bilirubin (r2 = 0.828). CONCLUSIONS There are multiple factors associated with the increased LOS seen in patients with thermal and inhalation injury. This study confirmed and identified novel factors not previously discussed in the literature that were significantly associated with LOS. Expansion of the data submitted to the National Burn Repository and the Burn Quality Improvement Program may be warranted. This study confirms claims from previous studies on inadequacy of current data submitted for benchmarking and under-reimbursement for the care of such a complex population.
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- Rebecca R Smith
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Regional One Health, 877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, USA.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Regional One Health, 877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, USA; Department of Burn Research, Firefighters Regional Burn Center, Regional One Health, 877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, USA; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 881 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, USA.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Firefighters Regional Burn Center, Regional One Health, 877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, USA; Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, USA.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Firefighters Regional Burn Center, Regional One Health, 877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, USA; Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, USA.
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Dolp R, Rehou S, McCann MR, Jeschke MG. Contributors to the length-of-stay trajectory in burn-injured patients. Burns 2018; 44:2011-2017. [PMID: 30104050 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2018] [Revised: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Burn patients have a highly variable length-of-stay (LOS) due to the complexity of the injury itself. The LOS for burn patients is estimated as one day per percent total body surface area (TBSA) burn. To focus care expectation and prognosis we aimed to identify key factors that contribute to prolonged LOS. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort-study (2006-2016) in an adult burn-centre that included patients with ≥10% TBSA burn. Patients were stratified into expected-LOS (<2 days LOS/%TBSA) and longer-than-expected-LOS (≥2 days LOS/%TBSA). We assessed demographics, comorbidities, and in-hospital complications. Logistic regression and propensity matching was utilized. RESULTS Of the 583 total patients, 477 had an expected-LOS whereas 106 a longer-than-expected-LOS. Non-modifiable factors such as age, 3rd degree TBSA%, inhalation injuries and comorbidities were greater in the exceeded LOS patients. Subsequent matched analysis revealed factors like number of procedures performed, days ventilated and in-hospital complications (bacteremia, pneumonia, sepsis, graft loss, and respiratory failure) were significantly increased in the longer-than-expected-LOS group. CONCLUSIONS Progress has been made to update the conventional one day/%TBSA to better aid health care providers in giving appropriate outcomes for patients and their families and to supply intensive care units with valuable data to assess quality of care and to improve patient prognosis.
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- Reinhard Dolp
- Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Ross Tilley Burn Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Ross Tilley Burn Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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