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Hegde P, Gibikote S, Kumar A, Thenmozhi M, Jehangir S. Knowledge of prevention and first aid in burn injuries among health care workers and non-health care persons in India. Burns 2024; 50:1024-1029. [PMID: 38280840 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2024.01.011] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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Appropriate and timely first aid reduces morbidity in burns. This study aims to assess the knowledge of first aid in burns among healthcare workers (HCW) and nonhealthcare workers. (NHCW). METHODS A survey, distributed in both paper and Google survey formats, presented five sample cases with multiple-choice answers. Participants recorded the most suitable first aid management for each scenario. Correct answers were provided on completion. RESULTS Out of the total 753 participants, only 89 (11.8%) got all five answers correct. 16% HCW and 6% NHCW could answer all 5 questions correctly (with a true HCW:NHCW ratio of 2.67:1). Providing care for individuals with burns substantially raised the probability of giving accurate responses (p = 0.0001). While attending the general First Aid Course did not affect the responses (p = 0.08), participation in the Burns First Aid Course demonstrated slightly improved results (p = 0.052). The scenario involving liquid petroleum gas leakage saw a high proportion of correct responses, likely influenced by media coverage. CONCLUSION We find a clear need for adequate training in burns first aid due to low awareness among healthcare workers (HCW) and non-healthcare workers (NHCW). Factors such as participation in burn first aid courses and gaining firsthand experience in treating burns were found to be linked to improved knowledge of burns prevention and first aid. Utilizing various media channels could be a valuable strategy to reach a broader audience, especially in remote and inaccessible areas.
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- Priyanka Hegde
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004, India.
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Alruwaili A, Alsalem M, Alninyaa M, Alabdulqader K, Alibrahim M, Al Asmri S, Alanazy A. Knowledge and Practices of Public Related to Burns Management in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Burn Care Res 2024; 45:459-467. [PMID: 37952110 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irad179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Burn injuries are a significant global health challenge, with physical and psychological consequences affecting 180 000 people annually. This study aimed to evaluate public knowledge and practices regarding burn management. This cross-sectional survey included 582 participants to assess their knowledge and practices related to burn management between January 2023 and May 2023. Non-healthcare participants in Al Ahsa city in Saudi Arabia were asked questions about demographic data on age, sex, education, and nationality, along with assessing knowledge of burn first aid, sources of information, awareness of burn degree, chemical burn management, personal burn exposure, and traditional treatments. Our study of 582 participants highlighted significant findings related to sex and educational levels in burn management knowledge and practice. Females were more likely to receive information about burn first aid (69.3%), with a preference for social media as their information source, while males favored official courses (31.3%). Males displayed higher self-perceived knowledge were more inclined to consider first-degree burns the most dangerous (44.7%) and were better informed about managing chemical burns (24.2%). Females reported higher burn exposure (72.5%) and were more likely to manage burns themselves (76.5%). Informed participants with prior knowledge exhibited a greater interest in learning more about burn first aid (97%) and were more knowledgeable about burn degree and chemical burn management. These findings underscore the importance of tailoring public health education to burn first aid based on sex and education level. Such targeted approaches can enhance population-level preparedness and reduce burn injuries' affect more effectively.
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- Abdullah Alruwaili
- Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Emergency Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- School of Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England, Armidale 2350, NSW, Australia
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- Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Emergency Medical Services Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Emergency Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Tolouei M, Pirooz A, Ashoobi MT, Davoudpour R, Zarei R, Sadeghi M, Mehdipour F, Bagheri Toolaroud P. Knowledge, attitude, and sources of information towards burn first aid among people referred to a burn centre in the north of Iran. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14334. [PMID: 37555290 PMCID: PMC10789517 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14334] [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: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Optimal management of burns begins with first aid from the first hours of injury. Adequate knowledge of how to perform first aid for burns can reduce the consequences of injury. Therefore, this study aims to determine the knowledge, attitude, and sources of information assessment towards burn First aid among people referred to a burn centre in the north of Iran. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude, and sources of information towards burn first aid among people referred to a burn centre in the north of Iran in 2023. In this survey, a convenience sampling method was adopted. The variables consisted of four items on socio-demographic information, 15 items on knowledge, ten items on attitude, and one item on sources of information related to burn First aid. A total of 371 individuals responded to the survey. The mean age of participants was 31.90 ± 8.49 years old. The mean score of the total knowledge of the participants in the research was 6.04 ± 3.05. There was a statistically significant relationship between the variables of age, sex, marital status, place of residence, level of education, and history of receiving first aid training with the participants' knowledge level. The average score of the total attitude of the participants was 44.08 ± 3.88. Out of 371 participants, 214 people (57.7%) had an average attitude, and 157 people (42.3%) had a good attitude towards burn first aid. There was a statistically significant relationship between place of residence, level of education, and history of receiving first aid training with the participants' attitudes in the research. In addition, the level of knowledge had a statistically significant relationship with the participants' attitude level in the research (p-value <0.001). The majority of participants have limited knowledge of burn first aid. This lack of knowledge could lead to severe consequences. Therefore, healthcare organizations should review and promote consistent guidelines for burn first aid to tackle and minimize the effect of this grave injury.
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- Mohammad Tolouei
- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Poursina HospitalGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
- Razi Clinical Research Development Unit, Razi HospitalGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Razi Clinical Research Development Unit, Razi HospitalGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- School of MedicineGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematical SciencesUniversity of GuilanRashtIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
- Health Information Management Research CenterKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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Alhusayni MA, Alotaibi NM, Alshaer AA, Alnefaie A, Alotaibi MM, Albogami ARR, Juohari TB, Alnofaiey Y. Assessment of Awareness and Practices Related to Burn Injury First Aid Among the General Public: Cross-Sectional Study in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e45912. [PMID: 37885549 PMCID: PMC10599189 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Background Burn injuries can be highly traumatic and harmful, leading to significant mortality rates, extended hospital stays, deformity, and incapacity. In the long term, they may also result in rejection, social stigma, and psychiatric issues. This study aimed to estimate the awareness and practices related to burn injury first aid among the general public in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Methods This is an online cross-sectional survey in Taif, Saudi Arabia. An online self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the adult population, comprising individuals aged 18 years and older, of both genders, from June 2023 to August 2023. The questionnaire consisted of 24 questions divided into demographics and first aid for burns. The Scientific Research Ethics Committee at Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia, obtained the ethical approval for the study. Results A total of 531 individuals were included in the study. About half were male (58.4%) and in the age group of 22-29 years (52%). Out of that number, 24.1% were medical field students. About one-third of the respondents had participated in a burn training course (33.7%), and 73.8% reported experiencing a burn injury before, either to themselves or their family. Most respondents chose to treat the burn area using honey, and only 15.6% knew that they should administer water to a burn injury for 10 to 15 or >15 minutes. Most of the participants reported an excellent knowledge level (62.9%). Only 8.7% had an excellent practice level. The total knowledge and practice score was significantly associated with participation in the burn training course (P-value < 0.001 and 0.015, respectively). The work nature and prior experience with a burn injury were significantly associated with the knowledge scores (P-value=0.003, for both). Monthly income and the work nature also correlated with the practice total score (P-value=0.023 and <0.001, respectively). Conclusion Most participants had an excellent knowledge level, however, most of them reported poor or acceptable practice scores. It highlights the need for training sessions, awareness campaigns, and dissemination of evidence-based information to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU
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Alharbi Z, Farran E, Akbar J, Abid O, Albukhari Z. Outcome Evaluation of Burn Injury Management: A Study of Selective Traditional Home Remedies. Cureus 2023; 15:e45847. [PMID: 37881387 PMCID: PMC10594842 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Background Clinicians classify burns as epidermal, partial thickness (superficial and deep), or full thickness, according to the depth of tissue damage. Although skin is considered the largest organ in the human body, studies investigating burns, their types, and their management has revealed that the background knowledge of burn aid the community possesses remains unsatisfactory. Thus, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of various traditional home remedies, taking into account the type of burns and the nature of the remedies used from a cosmetic point of view. Materials and methods This is an original retrospective study conducted at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah from June through December 2022. Using the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS), eligible patients who met our inclusion criteria were invited to participate in the study after a review of their patient history, an assessment of basic vital signs, and a physical examination. Results Fifty-two participants met our inclusion criteria and successfully completed the study. A total of 80 wounds of varying severity in various locations were evaluated. Participants were divided into three categories according to VSS scores indicating good, intermediate, or poor healing. None of the eight cases treated with water resulted in poor healing. However, tomato paste resulted in poor healing for six cases (60%) but moderate and good healing for two cases (20%). Conclusion The safest and most effective initial management for burns among all the reviewed remedies was the application of cool running water, followed by seeking medical attention for evaluation and proper treatment, whereas tomato paste had a markedly poor effect.
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- Ziyad Alharbi
- Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
- Clinical Sciences, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine and Surgery, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine and Surgery, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine and Surgery, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, SAU
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Alkhalifah KM, Almutairi F, Almohaimeed NS, Alhumaidan LS, Alsulaim L. Perception, Awareness, and Practices Related to Burn First Aid Among the General Population in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e45879. [PMID: 37885545 PMCID: PMC10598412 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to assess the perception, awareness, and practices related to burn first aid among the general population in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. METHODS This is an observational, cross-sectional study that assesses perception, awareness, and practices related to burn first aid among the general population in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. The data was collected using questionnaires. The data was initially filtered and checked for completeness to rectify any errors or discrepancies. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 (IBM SPSS Statistics, Armonk, NY, USA) was used for data analysis. The data was coded before entry into the software program. Descriptive statistics were applied, summarizing the data in terms of frequency and percentage. Chi-square tests were used for analyzing categorical variables and to determine the association between the groups, with significance set at a P-value of 0.05. RESULTS Of the participants, 72.8% had previous knowledge regarding burns' first aid management. Furthermore, 3% obtained knowledge and information about burn first aid from a certified course, while 21.1% obtained the information from the Internet. Of the respondents, 77.8% indicated that during the exposure to burn, they would remove accessories and clothes that covered the injured area. Of them, 79.4% noted that they would apply water to the injured area in case of exposure to burns. In addition, 61.9% of the respondents used honey as a home remedy to treat burns, and 30.1% used toothpaste to treat burns. CONCLUSION Of the general population in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia, 72.8% had basic knowledge regarding burns' first aid management. The study found certified courses and the Internet to be the main sources of information and knowledge about burns' first aid management. The study found that clothes and accessories that covered the injured area should be removed when exposed to burns. In addition, cold water should be applied for a period of at least 10 minutes. The study found honey and toothpaste to be the most common home remedies used to treat burns. The use of pure honey is an accepted intervention in the treatment of burns due to its benefit in stimulating the rapid regeneration of tissues and decreasing incidences of scar formation. However, there are wrong beliefs about the use of toothpaste in cases of burns because it exacerbates the initial injury, making it even worse. There are significant differences in the perception, awareness, and practice of the general population according to their education level (P-value = 0.003) and employment (P-value = 0.007).
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- Khalid M Alkhalifah
- Department of Medicine, Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU
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- Department of Surgery, Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU
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- Department of Medicine, Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU
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- Department of Medicine, Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU
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- Department of Surgery, Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU
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Sun TC, Bai XH, Cheng GT, Ding YN, Zhou ZY, Wang BC, Xu L, Ramakrishna S, Zhang J, Long YZ. Icy core-shell composite nanofibers with cooling, antibacterial and healing properties for outdoor burns. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:206-216. [PMID: 36152577 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.09.051] [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: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Burns are usually difficult to treat because their susceptibe to bacterial infections. When burns is accompanied by hyperthermia, the heat accumulated on the skin will causes extensive tissue damage. Most dressings focus on the treatment process, while ignoring the first-aid treatment to remove hyperthermia. To make matters worse, when outdoors, it is hard to find clean water to wash and cool the burned area. A dressing which can simultaneously realize first-time cooling and repairing treatment of the burned area can shorten treatment time, and is especially beneficial for outdoor use. In this study, a handheld coaxial electrospinning device is developed for preparing platelet-rich plasma @Polycaprolactone-epsilon polylysine (PRP@PCL/ε-PL) core-shell nanofibers. The nanofibers can be synchronously transformed into ice fibers during the spinning process, and directly deposited on the skin. The whole process is convenient to use outdoor. Via dual cooling mechanisms, first aid can take away the excessive heat in the burn area by nanofibers. These core-shell nanofibers also show its excellent antimicrobial and tissue regeneration-promoting properties. Therefore, it achieves first-time cooling and repair treatment of the burned area at the same time. Moreover, due to direct in-situ deposition of this handheld coaxial electrospinning, better antimicrobial properties, and faster healing performance are achieved. By using this integrated strategy that combines cooling, antibacterial and healing promotion, the burn recovery time is shortened from 21 days to 14 days.
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- Tian-Cai Sun
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Center for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China.
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Alsulymani B, Malaika L, Al-Rezqi M, Malaikah AA, Alqarni SH. Evaluation of Perception, Awareness, and Practices Related to Burns First Aid: Largest Cross-Sectional Study Among Non-Healthcare Providers in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e33839. [PMID: 36819406 PMCID: PMC9931372 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Introduction Burn injuries are among the most catastrophic public health issues because of the severe physical, functional, and psychological effects. Numerous studies have revealed that both developed and developing societies lack understanding about first aid for burns. This research sought to review and appraise perception, awareness, and practices of burn first aid among non-healthcare providers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and whether they need an effective program. To the best of our knowledge, this is likely the first research conducted in Jeddah. Methodology We conducted a cross-sectional study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia using a self-administered online questionnaire among non-healthcare providers in July 2022. The questionnaire was made up of 29 questions divided into two sections: demographics and first aid for burns. The Unit of Biomedical Ethics Research Committee at the Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia approved this study. Results This study included 575 participants. Males comprised 54.8% (315) and females 45.2% (260) of all respondents. A total of 443 respondents (77%) held a university diploma. All respondents had a mean burn knowledge score of 6.35±1.43 out of eight. Traditional medication was used on the burn by 484 people (84.2%). Antibiotic use in burn injuries was poorly understood as 453 (78.8%) of study participants agreed that antibiotics are beneficial in the case of burns, which is incorrect. Conclusion The level of first-aid practices for burn patients among non-healthcare workers was insufficient, and the use of traditional medicines and antibiotics in burn patients was excessive. The findings of this study should be carefully considered by various healthcare organizations.
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Gete BC, Mitiku TD, Wudineh BA, Endeshaw AS. Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards burn first aid and its associated factors among caregivers attending burn units in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 81:104402. [PMID: 36147091 PMCID: PMC9486655 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Burn injuries are thought to be preventable but are still a prevalent global health problem, especially in low- and middle-income countries. It continues to remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia. Proper knowledge about burn first aid minimizes the overall impact of the injury. Purpose This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward burn first aid and its associated factors among caregivers attending burn units in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021/22. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among caregivers of burn patients attending Yekatit 12 hospital medical college and Addis Ababa Burn Emergency and Trauma (AaBET) hospital burn units. A total of 305 caregivers were recruited by a simple random sampling method from both hospitals. Data was collected using a standard interviewer-administrated questionnaire, cleaned, coded, and entered into EPI data version 6, and then exported to SPSS version 26 for further analysis. The generated data were compiled by frequency tables, charts, and graphs. A logistic regression model was used to measure the association between independent versus outcome variables, considering the AOR, 95% CI, and p < 0.05 as significant for all the independent variables. Result A total of 305 participants responded to this study. Among these, the majority, 185(60.7%) of caregivers were females, while 120(39.3%) were Males. The main source of knowledge for those who had previous information on a burn and its first aid treatment were families, friends, colleagues, and guardians. A significant portion of 246(80.7%) respondents did not take any form of burn first aid training. The study indicates that 202(66.2%) and 195(63.9%) of the study participants have poor knowledge and practice, respectively, despite the majority. 225(73.8%) of responders have a favorable attitude regarding burn first aid. Conclusion and recommendation This study showed an explicit knowledge and practice gap among caregivers towards burn first aid even though the majorities have a favorable attitude. Developing an effective nationwide burn prevention program and early burn first aid treatment in Ethiopia and promoting a consistent guideline for burn first aid.
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- Birhanu Chekol Gete
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Science, Bahirdar University, Ethiopia
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Griffin B, Cabilan C, Ayoub B, Xu H(G, Palmieri T, Kimble R, Singer Y. The effect of 20 minutes of cool running water first aid within three hours of thermal burn injury on patient outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Australas Emerg Care 2022; 25:367-376. [DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Understanding burn injuries in children-A step toward prevention and prompt first aid. Burns 2022; 48:762-766. [PMID: 34353673 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2021.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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This study was designed to examine knowledge, attitude and practices with regards to burns prevention and first aid in the Indian community. A total of 83 caregivers aged 19 and 40 years (mean 29 years) participated in survey. Sixty-one percent of those who responded to the survey had some knowledge of first aid, mostly through health education at schools (59%). Very few (2%) received first aid education from health workers. Approximately 2/3 of responders (66-70%) were aware of applying cool running water to a burn and to stop drop and roll in case of a flame burn. However, the same number also listed a myriad of household remedies that they would use as first aid. 66-71% responders were aware of some situational risks in the home and community but only 27% considered young children to be at greater risk. 31% responders had an enclosed kitchen and 16% were still cooking on the floor. A large percentage (83%) cooked outside on a traditional wooden open fire. A quarter of the responders still used oil lamps on the floor and had little regard for the flammability of clothes. There was a weak positive correlation between knowledge and attitude (r-square 0.379) and attitude and practice (r-square 0.373), but no correlation between knowledge and practice (r-square 0.089). Our survey suggests that many responders have limited knowledge of effective first-aid techniques and live in high-risk environments. The major sources of first aid information were from school-based health education, social and electronic media. These resources can be utilized to further disseminate knowledge on first aid and practical prevention techniques.
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Public awareness of first aid treatment in acute burns. JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.28982/josam.971375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Al Dhafiri M, Kaliyadan F, Alghadeer MA, AL-Jaziri ZY, Alabdulmuhsin ZA, Alaithan ZA. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward First Aid Management of Skin Burns in Saudi Arabia. Clin Pract 2022; 12:97-105. [PMID: 35200264 PMCID: PMC8870400 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract12010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background: Burns are considered a serious health affection that leads to several consequences affecting a person both physically and emotionally. Herbal and traditional medicine have become popular remedies among patients worldwide. Aim: This study explores common practices followed in burns as first aid management. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia using a designed questionnaire distributed electronically through different social media. The questionnaire consisted of socio-demographic details, history of burns, causative material, and practices followed in response to burns. Results: 461 individuals have participated in this study. The commonest reason for burns was hot water or steam. The majority of the respondents (63%) had a satisfactory response to self-aid alone at home. The most common first aid options for managing burns at home were cold water alone 195 (42%), any sort of cream alone 177 (38%), or both 317 (69%). Overall, the result shows no statistically significant difference between the outcome of burn injury and the most commonly used burn aids. Conclusions: Most people use creams and water as the first-aid management of burns, while a good number of people use traditional medicine. Overall, people who receive hospital treatment after getting first aid at home give a better outcome.
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- Mahdi Al Dhafiri
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dermatology, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam 683101, India;
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- Medical Intern, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; (Z.Y.A.-J.); (Z.A.A.); (Z.A.A.)
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- Medical Intern, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; (Z.Y.A.-J.); (Z.A.A.); (Z.A.A.)
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- Medical Intern, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; (Z.Y.A.-J.); (Z.A.A.); (Z.A.A.)
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Gong J, Tracy LM, Edgar DW, Wood FM, Singer Y, Gabbe BJ. Poorer first aid after burn is associated with remoteness in Australia: Where to from here? Aust J Rural Health 2021; 29:521-529. [PMID: 34423511 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Early intervention with appropriate first aid following burn injury improves clinical outcomes. Previous evidence suggests geographic remoteness may be a barrier to receiving appropriate burns first aid. This study investigated the prevalence of gold standard first aid in patients managed in Australian burn services and whether geographic remoteness was associated with receiving gold standard first aid. DESIGN Registry-based cohort study. SETTING Binational clinical quality registry. PARTICIPANTS Burn-injured patients admitted to a specialist Australian burn service. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Receiving gold standard first aid following a burn injury. RESULTS Approximately two-thirds of patients received gold standard first aid. Patients whose burns were sustained in very remote regions had a greater risk of receiving no first aid, compared to gold standard first aid, relative to patients who sustained their burn injuries in major cities. CONCLUSIONS Nearly two-thirds of patients received gold standard burns first aid following injury. However, patients who were injured in the most remote regions of Australia were at an increased risk of not receiving gold standard first aid treatment within 3 hours of injury. Further examination of factors contributing to poorer first aid standards in remote areas is required.
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- Jennifer Gong
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- State Adult Burn Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, WA, Australia.,Burn Injury Research Node, The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, WA, Australia.,Burn Injury Research Unit, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- State Adult Burn Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, WA, Australia.,Burn Injury Research Unit, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Victorian Adult Burns Service, The Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.,Heath Data Research UK, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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Halil MF, Ibrahim NM, Ahmad ZNBS, Che Hasan MK. Knowledge and practice of burn first aid among parents of under-age children. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2021. [PMID: 33849139 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2020.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge and practice of burn first aid management among parents. A cross-sectional study was conducted among parents of under-age children in the Taman Desa Darul Naim area of Pasir Tumbuh, in Kelantan, Malaysia, using an adapted survey from Davies et al. Out of 80 respondents, 46.3% showed minimal knowledge of burn first aid, 47.5% had moderate knowledge, and 6.3% extensive knowledge. There was a significant relationship between the demographic data and the knowledge of burn first aid for gender (p=0.02), but no significant relationship between the level of knowledge and level of education (p=0.29) or age (p=0.09). The findings indicate that the level of knowledge of burn first aid is limited. Education for parents of under-age children, including demonstrations of burn first aid, is needed to promote safe action and prevent further injury in the community.
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- Mohd Fuad Halil
- Burn Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia; Open University Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Bagheri T, Fatemi MJ, Saberi M, Rahbar A, Momeni M. The Effect of Education on Primary School Students' Knowledge Regarding Burn Prevention Measures and Actions to Take. J Burn Care Res 2021; 42:220-227. [PMID: 32968792 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/iraa138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Burns injuries are a global concern. Many health specialists develop prevention programs, especially for high-risk groups such as children. This study was designed to investigate the effect of education on knowledge of primary school students about burn prevention and initial actions to take in dealing with burns. This is a quasi-experimental study conducted on primary school students. The sampling was done by cluster method in six boys' and girls' public schools (fourth to sixth grade) in three different regions of Tehran. The collected data included a demographic section and 17 questions for assessing students' awareness about prevention and initial actions in dealing with burns. The training was conducted by two experts who were familiar with the children's education in the schools. The level of the students' knowledge was evaluated by the questionnaire before the intervention, immediately after, and 3 months follow-up. The results showed that the knowledge score in both domains of prevention and initial actions significantly increased immediately and 3 months after training (P < .05). Also, there was a significant relationship between knowledge score in both domains with sex, educational level, and education area after intervention. Education is effective on raising students' knowledge about prevention and initial actions to take after a burn injury. Therefore, it is suggested to repeat educational programs, educate parents and students simultaneously, and use media to change beliefs and attitudes that are rooted in the culture of a society, especially in lower socioeconomic classes.
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- Tooran Bagheri
- Master of Nursing, Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Associate Professor of Community Medicine, Quran and Hadith Research Center and Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- International Baccalaureate Student, Ontario, Canada
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- Assistant Professor of General Assistant Surgery, Shahid Motahari Hospital, Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Batais MA, Alzahrani SA, Alzahrani NA, Alsolimi AF, Khan AA, Aldossari KK, Al-Zahrani JM, Alghamdi T, Almigbal TH. Knowledge and Practice of Burn First Aid Among Saudi Arabian Medical and Non-Medical University Students. INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION 2020; 41:405-410. [PMID: 33176580 DOI: 10.1177/0272684x20972644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Burns are serious injuries, resulting in high morbidity and healthcare costs. Effective first aid improves outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of first aid for burn injuries among medical and non-medical students in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study (N = 408) was conducted, in which a questionnaire was administered assessing students' experience with burns, as well as their hypothetical responses to vignettes involving patients with burn injuries. Although most students reported having personal experience with burns, and had received some information regarding burn first aid, only about half were able to provide correct responses regarding first aid techniques, and medical students were no more accurate than non-medical students in their responses. Results suggest that members of the Saudi Arabian population may lack appropriate knowledge about burn first aid, and education and public information resources may help to remedy this problem.
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- Mohammed A Batais
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Almajmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Mortada H, Malatani N, Aljaaly H. Knowledge & awareness of burn first aid among health-care workers in Saudi Arabia: Are health-care workers in need for an effective educational program? J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:4259-4264. [PMID: 33110842 PMCID: PMC7586629 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_811_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the level of awareness and knowledge of first aid for burns among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study between September 2 and December 5, 2019, via a self-administered online questionnaire among healthcare workers at a university hospital. The questionnaire comprised 24 questions divided into two sections pertaining to demographics and first aid for burns. This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: We included 1,438 respondents in this study. Females comprised 68.2% (982) of the respondents. A total of 513 respondents (35.7%) were medical students. The mean burn knowledge score of all respondents was 8.07 ± 2.03 out of 13. Interestingly, 940 individuals (65.4%) used traditional medications on the burn area. Knowledge regarding antibiotic use in burn injuries was poor—1,199 (82.3%) study participants agreed that antibiotics are beneficial in the case of burns, which is a wrong act. The mean knowledge score was significantly different across groups of different ages, sexes, nationalities, marital statuses, and job positions (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The level of awareness of first aid for burn patients among healthcare workers was insufficient, and the unnecessary use of traditional medicines and antibiotics in burn patients being high. Moreover, this study confirmed the need for an effective educational program among healthcare workers.
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- Hatan Mortada
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Schiefer JL, Schuller H, Fuchs PC, Grigutsch D, Klein M, Ribitsch B, Schulz A. Burn first aid knowledge in Germany and the influences of social-economic factors. Burns 2020; 46:1458-1465. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2020.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Revised: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Seow SN, Halim AS, Wan Sulaiman WA, Mat Saad AZ, Mat Johar SFN. The Practice of First Aid for Burn Injuries Among the Population of East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia for 2012-2016. J Burn Care Res 2020; 41:905-907. [PMID: 32166315 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/iraa025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Burns are a devastating public health problem that result in 10 million disability-adjusted life-years lost in low- and middle-income countries. Adequate first aid for burn injuries reduces morbidity and mortality. The rate of proper first aid practices in other countries is 12% to 22%.1,2 A 5-year retrospective audit was performed on the database of the Burn Unit in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia for 2012-2016; this involved 485 patients from the east coast of Malaysia. The mean age of the patients is 17.3 years old. The audit on first aid practices for burn injury showed poor practice. Out of 485 burned patients, 261 patients (53.8%) claimed that they practiced first aid. However, only 24 out of 485 patients (5%) practiced the correct first aid technique where they run their burn wound under cool water for more than 20 minutes. Two hundred and twenty-two patients had not received any first aid. Two patients did not respond to the question on the first aid usage after burn injury. The mean age of patients who practiced first aid was 15.6 years old. Out of the 261 patients who practiced first aid, 167 (64%) run their wound under tap water for different durations. Others practiced traditional remedies such as the application of "Minyak Gamat" (6.5%), soy sauce (5.5%), other ointments (3.6%), milk (1.8%), and eggs (0.7%), as well as honey, butter, and cooking oil (0.4% each). First aid practices for burn injuries in the population of east coast Malaysia are still inadequate. The knowledge and awareness of school children and the general Malaysian population must be enhanced.
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- Sul Na Seow
- Reconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia.,Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Reconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia.,Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Reconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia.,Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Reconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia.,Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Reconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia.,Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia
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First aid is associated with improved outcomes in large body surface area burns. Burns 2019; 45:1743-1748. [PMID: 31606315 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Animal studies indicate treating burn injuries with running water (first aid) for 20 min up to 3 h after burn reduces healing time and scarring. We have previously demonstrated the benefits of first aid in minor burn injuries with respect to a reduction in wound depth, faster healing, and decreased skin grafting utilisation. The purpose of this cohort study was to assess the effect of first aid on clinical outcomes in large body surface area burn injuries (≥20%). METHODS Data was prospectively collected for patients with ≥20% TBSA burns from 2004- 2018. Multivariate regression analysis was used to determine the association of adequate first aid with 8 outcomes - mortality, total length of stay, total body surface area (TBSA), percentage/proportion of TBSA that was full thickness [PFTI], TBSA grafted, number of re-grafting sessions, intensive care admission, and intensive care length of stay. Adequate first aid was defined as the application of 20 min of cool, running tap water up to 3 h following the burn injury. FINDINGS 390 patients were identified. Adequate first aid was received in 35.6% (139) of patients. There was a trend towards a reduction in mortality (OR 0.37; 95% CI 0.12-1.13; P = 0.08). Patients who received adequate first aid had a statistically significant 9.8% reduction in TBSA (95% CI -13.6% to -6.1%; P < 0.0001) as well as a 12% lower PTFI compared to patients who received inadequate first aid (95% CI -19% to -4%; P < 0.01). Whilst there was no significant effect of adequate first aid on the TBSA grafted (P = 0.37), adequate first aid was associated with a significantly less number of re-grafting sessions (95% CI --0.29 to -0.08; P < 0.001). INTERPRETATION Adequate first aid with 20 min of running water is associated with improved outcomes in large burn injuries. Significant benefits are seen in a reduction in TBSA, proportion of the burn wound that is full thickness, as well as decreased re-grafting. This has significant patient and health system benefits and adds to the body of evidence supporting 20 min of cooling in burns care.
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Qing Y, Yongqiang X, Xiaoming F, Tuo S, Xiaona X, Yiheng H, Pengfei L, Xiaoyan H, Zhaofan X. First-aid knowledge regarding small area burns in children among 5814 caregivers: A questionnaire analysis. Burns 2019; 46:459-464. [PMID: 31481271 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND To assess caregivers'knowledge of first aid for small-area thermal burns in children, and reduce burns-induced morbidity and damage in children. METHODS The multi-stage cluster random sampling method was used to recruit school-age children from different kinds of schools. For each child, we selected only one caregiver as our study participant. First-aid knowledge regarding small area burns in children and choices of medical treatment were investigated in the manner of questionnaires. RESULTS The effective response rate of questionnaire was 99.4% (5814/5850). Folk remedies and daily necessities were chosen by 17.8% (1,036/5814) and 48.9% (2841/5814), respectively. 39.8% (2,312/5814) of caregivers knew all standard burn first aid measures. Moreover, the proportion of knowing all five measures among caregivers with undergraduate education was significantly higher than the figures among those with other educational levels. CONCLUSIONS Child caregivers had poor knowledge of first aid for small area burns in children. Only a few caregivers knew all five standard first aid measures for managing small area burns. Many non-scientific and inappropriate home remedies are still widely applied among Shanghai citizens. Our study results suggest relevant scientific evidence-informed measures should be more widely disseminated to the citizens.
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- Yu Qing
- Department of Burn Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Burn Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Burn Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Burn Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Burn Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Burn Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Burn Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Burn Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Song M, Armstrong A, Murray A. Acid attacks: Broadening the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes. Burns 2019; 46:514-519. [PMID: 31230799 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Revised: 01/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A rise in the current trend of corrosive substance attacks have been reported in the UK, causing devastating effects on victims. The optimal management of these patients requires the specialist skills of the burn multidisciplinary team (MDT) to address the resulting physical and psychological trauma experienced. However, burn care must commence in the pre-hospital setting. The public and first responders are invaluable resources in helping to limit the adverse effects of burns. Challenges of burn care outside the Burns Unit are not limited to the treatment of the injured patient and the rehabilitation of survivors. These challenges also encompass better education of the public and allied health professionals, as well as planning strategies to reduce the incidence of acid attacks. Prevention is always better than cure. This paper discusses the broadening of the MDT to improve outcomes in acid attacks by exploring the wider roles of the public, media, emergency services, police, legislation and better education.
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- Marie Song
- Plastic Surgery Department, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, United Kingdom.
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- Plastic Surgery Department, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, United Kingdom
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AlQahtani FA, Alanazi MA, Alanazi MK, Alshalhoub KS, Alfarhood AA, Ahmed SM. Knowledge and practices related to burn first aid among Majmaah community, Saudi Arabia. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:594-598. [PMID: 30984679 PMCID: PMC6436272 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_382_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background: Burns in developing countries account for significant morbidity and mortality which have been shown by increasing burn first aid awareness. In general, flames, scalds, and contact burns are the most common causes, but in children scalds are the most common. Objectives: This study aims to assess the general knowledge and practices related to burn first aid among Majmaah community. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study. Data were collected in 2018 using convenience sampling technique. Saudi men and women age 18 years and older living in Majmaah were included in the study. Data were collected from 390 males and females. The sample size was collected using precision formula. Data were encoded into Microsoft Excel worksheets and imported to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS®) software for analysis. Results: A total of 390 individuals responded to the survey. Regarding the demographic data of the study participants, 49.2% were between 30 and 49 years old. Most of them were females (71.8%). Regarding burn first aid knowledge, 82.6% of the study participants knew that the first thing is to stop, drop, and roll when your clothes catch fire, 43.8% knew to apply cold water if hot oil spills on the hands, 41.0% knew that all burn injuries must be treated at hospital, whereas most of them 78.5% knew never to apply raw eggs or herbs to burn wounds. Conclusion: The knowledge of Majmaah community toward first aid is found to be low in spite of most of the respondents having a positive attitude toward first aid. The majority of the study participants (73.8%) were well-educated and had a bachelor's degree.
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- Fahad Ali AlQahtani
- College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Goodwin NS. Just the tip of the iceberg - Inconsistent information on a global scale and the need for a "standard" model of burn 1st aid. Burns 2019; 45:746-748. [PMID: 30826150 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Frear CC, Griffin B, Watt K, Kimble R. Barriers to adequate first aid for paediatric burns at the scene of the injury. Health Promot J Austr 2019; 29:160-166. [PMID: 29972718 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.184] [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: 04/30/2017] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED The recommended first aid for burns, consisting of 20 minutes of cool running water (CRW) delivered within three hours of the injury, offers a simple yet effective means of improving health outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine patient and injury characteristics associated with inadequate CRW therapy among children with thermal burns, with the goal of identifying populations at greatest risk of undertreatment. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed on children treated at a large tertiary paediatric burns centre. First aid was evaluated as either "adequate" or "inadequate", and then descriptive analyses were conducted to examine differences between the groups in age, ethnicity, location and socioeconomic status, among others. RESULTS From 2013 to 2016, the families of 2522 patients were interviewed. Overall, 31.3% of children received adequate CRW at the scene of the injury. Provision of adequate CRW did not significantly differ with sex, ethnicity or nationality. Factors that were associated with inadequate first aid included very young age and early adolescence (P < 0.001), rural or remote location (P = 0.045), low socioeconomic status (P = 0.030), radiant heat and flame burns (P < 0.001), as well as burns occurring at recreational sites, on farm/trade/industrial properties and in the street (P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Although most burns occurred in close proximity to sources of CRW, first aid was poor across all demographics. The highest levels of undertreatment were found in children aged 0-2, adolescents aged 15-16, those living rurally or remotely, and the socioeconomically disadvantaged. SO WHAT?: The study highlights the need for improved public education of first aid for burn injuries.
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- Cody C Frear
- Centre for Children's Burns & Trauma Research, Centre for Children's Health Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Centre for Children's Burns & Trauma Research, Centre for Children's Health Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Public Health and Tropical Medicine, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld, Australia
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- Centre for Children's Burns & Trauma Research, Centre for Children's Health Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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Harish V, Tiwari N, Fisher OM, Li Z, Maitz PKM. First aid improves clinical outcomes in burn injuries: Evidence from a cohort study of 4918 patients. Burns 2018; 45:433-439. [PMID: 30337155 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Animal studies indicate treating burn injuries with running water (first aid) for 20min up to 3h post-burn reduces healing time and scarring. There is a lack of human data to support such a recommendation. The purpose of this cohort study was to assess the effect of first aid on clinical outcomes. METHODS Data was prospectively collected for patients with <10% total body surface area (TBSA) burns from 2007-2012. Multivariate regression analysis was used to determine the association of adequate first aid with four outcomes - wound depth, requirement for skin grafting, healing time (in non-grafted patients), and TBSA not grafted (in grafted patients). Adequate first aid was defined as the application of 20min of cool, running tap water up to 3h following the burn injury. FINDINGS 4918 patients were identified. Adequate first aid was received in 58.1% (2859) of patients. It was associated with a statistically significant reduction in burn wound depth (OR 1.39; 95% CI 1.24-1.55; P<0.001) but was not associated with a reduction in TBSA (P=0.86) or requirement for grafting (P=0.47). In patients not requiring grafting, those who received adequate first aid were healed on average 10% (HR 1.10; 95% CI 1.03-1.18; P<0.01) or 1.9 days faster (95% CI -2.9 to -0.9; P<0.001). Adequate first aid in patients requiring grafting was associated with a 15% increase in TBSA that was not grafted (0.27%; 95% CI 0.01-0.52; P=0.04). INTERPRETATION Adequate first aid with 20min of running water is associated with improved outcomes. Benefits are seen in a reduction in wound depth, faster healing, and decreased grafting requirements. This has significant patient and health system benefits, and calls for promotion of 20min of running water globally in burns care.
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- Varun Harish
- Burns Unit, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia; ANZAC Research Institute, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
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- Burns Unit, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, St George Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Department of Surgery, University of Notre Dame School of Medicine, Australia
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- Burns Unit, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia; ANZAC Research Institute, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Burns Unit, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia; ANZAC Research Institute, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Bennett CV, Maguire S, Nuttall D, Lindberg DM, Moulton S, Bajaj L, Kemp AM, Mullen S. First aid for children's burns in the US and UK: An urgent call to establish and promote international standards. Burns 2018; 45:440-449. [PMID: 30266196 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Appropriate first aid can reduce the morbidity of burns, however, there are considerable variations between international first aid recommendations. We aim to identify, and compare first aid practices in children who present to Emergency Departments (ED) with a burn. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional study of 500 children (0-16 completed years) presenting with a burn to a paediatric ED in the UK (Cardiff) and the USA (Denver, Colorado), during 2015-2017. The proportion of children who had received some form of first aid and the quality of first aid were compared between cities. RESULTS Children attending hospital with a burn in Cardiff were 1.47 times more likely (RR 1.47; CI 1.36, 1.58), to have had some form of first aid than those in Denver. Denver patients were 4.7 time more likely to use a dressing and twice as likely to apply ointment/gel/aloe vera than the Cardiff cohort. First aid consistent with local recommendations was only administered to 26% (128/500) of children in Cardiff and 6% (31/500) in Denver. Potentially harmful first aid e.g. application of food, oil, toothpaste, shampoo or ice was applied to 5% of children in Cardiff and 10% in Denver. CONCLUSION A low number of children received optimal burns first aid, with potentially harmful methods applied in a considerable proportion of cases. There is an urgent need for internationally agreed, evidence-based burn first aid recommendations.
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- C Verity Bennett
- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4YS, United Kingdom.
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4YS, United Kingdom
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4YS, United Kingdom
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, United States
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- Division of Paediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, United States; Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, United States
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4YS, United Kingdom
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4YS, United Kingdom; Paediatric Emergency Department, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6BA, United Kingdom
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Pathak A, Agrawal N, Mehra L, Mathur A, Diwan V. First Aid Practices and Health-Seeking Behaviors of Caregivers for Unintentional Childhood Injuries in Ujjain, India: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. CHILDREN-BASEL 2018; 5:children5090124. [PMID: 30200628 PMCID: PMC6162460 DOI: 10.3390/children5090124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Revised: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Data on types of community first aid use and treatment provided post-injury from many low‒middle-income countries, including India, are lacking. This cross-sectional study was conducted among children aged one month to 18 years of age, in Ujjain, India, to understand types of first aid given and health-seeking post-injury. A total of 1087 injuries in 1049 children were identified in the past year. A total of 729 (67%) injured children received first aid and 758 (70%) sought some form of health care. Children with burns received the most (86%) first aid, and most children (84%) with road traffic accidents (RTA) sought health care. Most children (52%) sought health care from a private health care facility; most children (65%) were transported to a health care facility within the golden hour. Motorbikes were the most preferred (50%) mode of transport. Only 1% of the injured used ambulance services. Commonly reported methods or substances for first aid included the use of coconut oil on wounds from falls (38%) and burns (44%), the use of antiseptic cream on wounds from RTA (31%), the application of turmeric for wounds from falls (16%), and rubbing of metal on a bitten area (47%). For most injuries, appropriate, locally available substances were used. Potentially harmful substances applied included lime, toothpaste, clay, and mud. The findings will help design community interventions to increase the provision of appropriate first aid for childhood injuries.
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- Ashish Pathak
- Department of Pediatrics, R. D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain 456006, India.
- Department of Women and Children's Health, International Maternal and Child Health Unit, Uppsala University, SE-751 85 Uppsala, Sweden.
- Global Health-Health Systems and Policy, Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden.
- International Centre for Health Research, Ujjain Charitable Trust Hospital and Research Centre, Ujjain 456006, India.
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, R. D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain 456006, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, R. D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain 456006, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, R. D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain 456006, India.
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- Global Health-Health Systems and Policy, Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden.
- International Centre for Health Research, Ujjain Charitable Trust Hospital and Research Centre, Ujjain 456006, India.
- Department of Public Health & Environment, R. D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain 456006, India.
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Burn first aid knowledge and its determinants among general population of Rawalpindi. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2018; 45:1121-1128. [PMID: 30167739 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-018-0996-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the general knowledge and practices related to burn first aid treatment (BFAT) and to examine age, gender, socioeconomic status, education and previous history of exposure to burn (self/family member) as factors influencing burn first aid knowledge among the general population of Rawalpindi. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional, descriptive survey. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Three major tertiary care hospitals of Rawalpindi, from August 2017 to May 2018. METHODOLOGY All consenting people ≥ 18 years of age, with or without a prior history of burn, accompanying patients to three major tertiary care centers of Rawalpindi were administered a pre-tested structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was divided into two sections; socio-demographic section and knowledge on BFAT. Those who were illiterate and could not fill the questionnaire were interviewed and their responses were marked by the researchers themselves. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. RESULTS A total of 400 participants comprising 205 (51.3%) males and 195 (48.8%) females with a mean age of 38 ± 10.3 years were included. The majority (58%) were educated up to 12th grade or higher. "Toothpaste" (47.5%) followed by "cool running water" (20.3%) were the two most frequently applied items following a burn injury. Only 8.8% respondents applied cold water for the ideal time duration. Overall, 83% of the participants provided correct answers for 25-50% of the survey questions. Socioeconomic and educational status of the participants had a significant association with burn first aid knowledge. CONCLUSION A significant limitation of knowledge regarding BFAT was seen among the general population of Rawalpindi.
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Burgess JD, Watt KA, Kimble RM, Cameron CM. Knowledge of childhood burn risks and burn first aid: Cool Runnings. Inj Prev 2018; 25:301-306. [PMID: 29386371 DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2017-042650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Revised: 12/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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AIM The high incidence of hot beverage scalds among young children has not changed in the past 15 years, but preventive campaigns have been scarce. A novel approach was used to engage mothers of young children in an app-based hot beverage scald prevention campaign 'Cool Runnings'. This paper provides baseline data for this randomised controlled trial (RCT). METHOD Queensland-based mothers aged 18+ years with at least one child aged 5-12 months were recruited via social media to Cool Runnings, which is a two-group, parallel, single-blinded RCT. RESULTS In total, 498 participants from across Queensland completed the baseline questionnaire. The most common source of burn first aid information was the internet (79%). One-third (33%) correctly identified hot beverage scalds as the leading cause of childhood burns, 43% knew the age group most at risk. While 94% reported they would cool a burn with water, only 10% reported the recommended 20min duration. After adjusting for all relevant variables, there were two independent predictors of adequate burn first aid knowledge: first aid training in the past year (OR=3.32; 95% CI 1.8 to 6.1) and smoking status (OR=0.17; 95% CI 0.04 to 0.7). CONCLUSION In this study, mothers of young children were largely unaware how frequently hot beverage scalds occur and the age group most susceptible to them. Inadequate burn first aid knowledge is prevalent across mothers of young children; there is an urgent and compelling need to improve burn first aid knowledge in this group. Given the high incidence of hot beverages scalds in children aged 6-24 months, it is important to target future burn prevention/first aid campaigns at parents of young children. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12616000019404; Pre-results.
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- Jacqueline D Burgess
- Centre for Children's Burns and Trauma Research, University of Queensland, Children's Health Research Centre, Brisbane, Australia.,Wound Management Innovation Cooperative Research Centre, Brisbane, Australia.,Pegg Leditschke Children's Burns Centre, Lady Cilento Childen's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- Centre for Children's Burns and Trauma Research, University of Queensland, Children's Health Research Centre, Brisbane, Australia.,Pegg Leditschke Children's Burns Centre, Lady Cilento Childen's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Paediatric Surgery, Urology Burns and Trauma Unit, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- The Jamieson Trauma Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service District, Herston, Australia.,The Hopkins Centre, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Meadowbrook, Australia
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Burgess J, Kimble R, Watt K, Cameron C. Hot tea and tiny tots don’t mix: A cross-sectional survey on hot beverage scalds. Burns 2017; 43:1809-1816. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2017.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2017] [Revised: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Thomas R, Creasy H, Dheansa B. Community over-the-counter management of burns wounds: Is there an education gap? Burns 2017; 43:1601-1602. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2017.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/23/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Nurmatov UB, Mullen S, Quinn-Scoggins H, Mann M, Kemp A. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of first aid interventions for burns given to caregivers of children: A systematic review. Burns 2017; 44:512-523. [PMID: 28784346 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2017.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Revised: 05/09/2017] [Accepted: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of burns first-aid educational interventions given to caregivers of children. METHODS Systematic review of eligible studies from seven databases, international journals, trials repositories and contacted international experts. RESULTS Of 985 potential studies, four met the inclusion criteria. All had high risk of bias and weak global rating. Two studies identified a statistically significant increase in knowledge after of a media campaign. King et al. (41.7% vs 63.2%, p<0.0001), Skinner et al. (59% vs 40%, p=0.004). Skinner et al. also identified fewer admissions (64.4% vs 35.8%, p<0.001) and surgical procedures (25.6% vs 11.4%, p<0.001). Kua et al. identified a significant improvement in caregiver's knowledge (22.9% vs 78.3%, 95% CI 49.2, 61.4) after face-to-face education intervention. Ozyazicioglu et al. evaluated the effect of a first-aid training program and showed a reduction in use of harmful traditional methods for burns in children (29% vs 16.1%, p<0.001). No data on cost-effectiveness was identified. CONCLUSION There is a paucity of high quality research in this field and considerable heterogeneity across the included studies. Delivery and content of interventions varied. However, studies showed a positive effect on knowledge. No study evaluated the direct effect of the intervention on first aid administration. High quality clinical trials are needed.
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- Ulugbek B Nurmatov
- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, CF 14 4YS, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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- Paediatric Emergency Department, University Hospitals of Wales, CF 14 4XW, Cardiff, Wales, UK; The Scar Free Foundation Centre for Children's Burns Research, CF 14 4YS, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, CF 14 4YS, Cardiff, Wales, UK; The Scar Free Foundation Centre for Children's Burns Research, CF 14 4YS, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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- Specialist Unit for Review Evidence, Cardiff University, CF 14 4YS, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, CF 14 4YS, Cardiff, Wales, UK; The Scar Free Foundation Centre for Children's Burns Research, CF 14 4YS, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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Lam NN, Li F, Tuan CA, Huong HTX. To evaluate first aid knowledge on burns management amongst high risk groups. BURNS OPEN 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burnso.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Gole H, Kimble R, Stockton K. Bathroom scald burns in Queensland Children. Burns 2017; 43:638-641. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Revised: 09/25/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kattan AE, AlShomer F, Alhujayri AK, Addar A, Aljerian A. Current knowledge of burn injury first aid practices and applied traditional remedies: a nationwide survey. BURNS & TRAUMA 2016; 4:37. [PMID: 27826592 PMCID: PMC5094133 DOI: 10.1186/s41038-016-0063-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Burn first aid awareness has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality. We present a report on the knowledge and practices of the Saudi population with regard to burn first aid and the application of traditional remedies. METHODS An internet-based survey was conducted to assess the public's knowledge on first aid practices and home remedies applied for burn injuries among Saudi adults. RESULTS A total of 2758 individuals responded to the survey. There were 1178 (42.7 %) respondents who had previously received burn first aid information. One thousand five hundred fifty respondents had a history of burn exposure in which burn injury first aid was applied as follows: 1118 (72.1 %) removed clothing and accessories from the injured area; water was applied by 990 (63.9 %); among those who applied water, 877 (88.6 %) applied cold water; and only 57 (5.8 %) did so for more than 15 min. Wrapping the burn area was performed by 526 (33.9 %), and 985 (63.5 %) sought medical assistance. When it comes to traditional remedies, 2134 (77.4 %) knew of and/or implemented these remedies as first aid or to treat burns. Honey and toothpaste were the commonest among these remedies with 1491 (69.9 %) and 1147 (53.7 %), respectively. This was associated with female gender (r = 0.87, P < 0.001), younger age group (19-25 years) (r = 0.077, P < 0.001), from central region (r = 0.012, P < 0.001), and university graduate (r = 0.05, P = 0.002). Nearly half of those who knew of traditional remedies did not have previous knowledge of burn first aid. CONCLUSIONS Proper burn first aid is a simple, cheap, and accessible means of managing burns initially. Although the majority of the respondents were university graduates (51.1 %), knowledge and implementation of burn first aid was very poor. Major healthcare agencies should review and promote a consistent guideline for burn first aid in an effort to tackle and minimize the effect of this grave injury.
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- Abdullah E Kattan
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, King Khalid University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, 37 P. O. Box 7805, Riyadh, 11472 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, King Khalid University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, 37 P. O. Box 7805, Riyadh, 11472 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, King Khalid University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, 37 P. O. Box 7805, Riyadh, 11472 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, King Khalid University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, 37 P. O. Box 7805, Riyadh, 11472 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, King Khalid University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, 37 P. O. Box 7805, Riyadh, 11472 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Burgess JD, Cameron CM, Watt K, Kimble RM. Cool Runnings - an app-based intervention for reducing hot drink scalds: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 2016; 17:388. [PMID: 27488411 PMCID: PMC4973069 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-016-1521-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2016] [Accepted: 07/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Globally, burns are the fifth leading cause of non-fatal children’s injuries, and the leading cause of childhood burns is hot beverage scalds. Although there have been a number of programmes aimed at preventing scalds in children, very few have specifically addressed hot beverage scalds, and fewer have reported a reduction in injury rates. In Australia, hot beverage scalds account for 18 % of all childhood burns – a figure that has remained constant for the past decade. Innovative new technologies, such as Smartphone applications (apps), present a novel way for delivering individual-level injury prevention messages. The low cost, scalability and broad reach make this technology an ideal channel for health interventions. One of the latest methods being used in health-related apps aimed at behaviour change is gamification. Gamification uses the gaming principles of rewards, competition and personalisation to engage participants and motivate them towards preferred behaviours. This intervention will use a Smartphone app-based platform that combines gamification and behaviour-change strategies to increase knowledge and awareness of hot beverage scald risks and burn first aid among mothers of young children. Methods/design This is a two-group, parallel, single-blinded randomised control trial (RCT) to evaluate the efficacy of a Smartphone app-based injury prevention intervention. The primary outcome measure is change in knowledge. Change in knowledge is measured in three components: knowledge of correct burns first aid; knowledge of the main cause of burns/scalds in children aged 0–15yrs; knowledge of the main age group at risk for burns/scalds. The secondary outcome measures relate to the gamification methods, measuring participants frequency of engagement with the Cool Runnings app. Queensland-based mothers aged 18+ years who own a Smartphone and have at least one child aged 5–12 months are eligible to participate. Discussion To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate an app-based delivery of injury prevention messages, and the first study to test the efficacy of gamification techniques in an injury prevention intervention. If this intervention is found to be effective, this RCT will provide a platform for targeting other childhood injury prevention campaigns. Trial registration This trial was registered on 14 January 2016 with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12616000019404).
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- J D Burgess
- Centre for Children's Burns and Trauma Research, University of Queensland, Level 7, 62 Graham Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia. .,Wound Management Innovation Cooperative Research Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Meadowbrook, Queensland, 4031, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Children's Burns and Trauma Research, University of Queensland, Level 7, 62 Graham Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
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Goodwin NS. "European Resuscitation Council 2015 burn 1st Aid recommendations-concerns and issues for first responders". Burns 2016; 42:1148-1150. [PMID: 27283732 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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As the lead author of a recently published systematic review on hydrogel burn dressings in pre-hospital, I was alarmed to read the claim by the authors to the effect no one method of burn wound cooling was superior to any other; "There is no evidence to recommend a specific temperature or method of cooling". The reputation and prominence of the ERC within the circle of resuscitation councils now delving into 1st Aid recommendations leads to the conclusion that misguided recommendations may cause confusion amongst first responders, may falsely misdirect 1st Aid providers to unsupported practices or alternatively create a window of opportunity for marketers or sellers of alternative burn 1st Aid technologies to make unsupported claims in respect of comparable efficacy of their own product versus "traditional" methods.
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- Nicholas S Goodwin
- Ambulance Victoria, 375 Manningham Road, Doncaster 3108, Victoria, Australia.
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Alomar M, Rouqi FA, Eldali A. Knowledge, attitude, and belief regarding burn first aid among caregivers attending pediatric emergency medicine departments. Burns 2016; 42:938-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Revised: 02/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Dixe MDACR, Gomes JCR. Knowledge of the Portuguese population on Basic Life Support and availability to attend training. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2015; 49:640-9. [DOI: 10.1590/s0080-623420150000400015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVETo evaluate the level of knowledge and the availability of the Portuguese population to attend training in Basic Life Support (BLS) and identify factors related to their level of knowledge about BLS.METHODObservational study including 1,700 people who responded to a questionnaire containing data on demography, profession, training, interest in training and knowledge about BLS.RESULTSAmong 754 men and 943 women, only 17.8% (303) attended a course on BLS, but 95.6% expressed willingness to carry out the training. On average, they did not show good levels of knowledge on basic life support (correct answers in 25.9 ± 11.5 of the 64 indicators). Male, older respondents who had the training and those who performed BLS gave more correct answers, on average (p<0.01).CONCLUSIONThe skill levels of the Portuguese population are low, but people are available for training, hence it is important to develop training courses and practice to improve their knowledge.
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Riedlinger DI, Jennings PA, Edgar DW, Harvey JG, Cleland MHJ, Wood FM, Cameron PA. Scald burns in children aged 14 and younger in Australia and New Zealand—an analysis based on the Burn Registry of Australia and New Zealand (BRANZ). Burns 2014; 41:462-8. [PMID: 25440854 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2014] [Revised: 07/23/2014] [Accepted: 07/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Scalds are a common injury in children and a frequent reason for hospitalisation despite being a preventable injury. METHODS This retrospective two year study reports data from 730 children aged 14 years or younger who sustained a scald between 2009 and 2010 and were admitted to a burns centre in Australia or New Zealand. Data were extracted from the Burn Registry of Australia and New Zealand (BRANZ), which included data from 13 burns centres in Australia and New Zealand. RESULTS Scald injury contributed 56% (95% CI 53-59%) of all pediatric burns. There were two high risk groups; male toddlers age one to two, contributing 34% (95% CI 31-38%) of all scalds, and indigenous children who were over 3 times more likely to experience a scald requiring admission to a burns unit than their non-indigenous peers. First aid cooling by non-professionals was initiated in 89% (95% CI 86-91%) of cases but only 20% (95% CI 16-23%) performed it as recommended. CONCLUSION This study highlights that effective burn first aid reduces hospital stay and reinforces the need to encourage, carers and bystanders to deliver effective first aid and the importance of targeted prevention campaigns that reduce the burden of pediatric scald burns in Australia and New Zealand.
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- Dorothee I Riedlinger
- Monash University, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Charite University Medicine, Berlin, Germany
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- Monash University, Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- The Children's hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia; The Children's Hospital Burns Research Institute, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Royal Perth Hospital, Burns Unit, Perth, WA, Australia; University of Western Australia, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, Burns Injury Research, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Monash University, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Wallace HJ, O’Neill TB, Wood FM, Edgar DW, Rea SM. Determinants of burn first aid knowledge: Cross-sectional study. Burns 2013; 39:1162-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2013.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2012] [Revised: 01/29/2013] [Accepted: 02/13/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Schricke DI, Jennings PA, Edgar DW, Harvey JG, Cleland HJ, Wood FM, Cameron PA. WITHDRAWN: Scald burns in children aged 14 and younger in Australia and New Zealand-An analysis based on the Bi-National Burns Registry (BiNBR). Burns 2013:S0305-4179(13)00157-5. [PMID: 23790638 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2013.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2012] [Revised: 05/20/2013] [Accepted: 05/21/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy.
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- Dorothee I Schricke
- Monash University, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Charite University Medicine Berlin, Germany
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- Monash University, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- Royal Perth Hospital, Burns Unit, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; The Children's Hospital Burns Research Institute, Australia; Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The Victorian Adult Burns Unit, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Royal Perth Hospital, Burns Unit, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; University of Western Australia, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, Burns Injury Research, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Monash University, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Tay PH, Pinder R, Coulson S, Rawlins J. First impressions last… A survey of knowledge of first aid in burn-related injuries amongst hospital workers. Burns 2013; 39:291-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2012.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2011] [Revised: 05/22/2012] [Accepted: 05/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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