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cbouvia

OT in the Burn Unit - 2 views

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  • ekhill on 07 Nov 14
     
    A very interesting article about OT and treatment of burns. In her case OT started after the patient was stable and able to do therapy every day. She states that the healing process can take years for the patient. Scar care, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, and strengthening were all discussed. It was noted that scar tissue and adhesions are very painful. A very important point was the planning for discharge and taking in all aspects of independence.
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  • sandyremington on 11 Nov 14
     
    This article was written by a therapist working in acute rehabilitation. She talks about compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting and why it's important, stretching for range of motion and strengthening.
  • williamsota2015 on 12 Nov 14
     
    This is an amazing article that explains how OT works with burn victims. I loved the fact that the OT and PT visited the burn unit before transfusing.
  • tefain on 16 Nov 14
     
    "OT in the Burn Unit" is an article written by Sarina Piergrossi which outlines her first experience as an OT with a burn victim. She describes the process she underwent to insure proper treatment for this patient in the different stages of care required by burn victims. The different treatment types described include compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM/strengthening and conditioning exercises, and then planning for discharge. Another service offered at Kessler Institute (where this therapist worked) is they allow the patients to travel out into the community with a therapist in order to assess future needs with ambulation, wheelchair mobility, etc. It was very interesting to know that this OT felt at a little anxious about receiving her first burn victim as I am feeling the same sense of anxiety regarding treating patients for the first time as we head out into our field work.
  • gruenenfeldermm on 05 Nov 15
     
    Many oncology patients also experience burns. OT works with these patients as well as other burn trauma patients. I'm finding that I really like this website as I have used it for several other bookmarks. In this article, an OT practitioner breaks down specific intervention techniques that an OT may do with a burn victim as well as planning for discharge. She also discusses how she co-treated with a PT practitioner on her first burn patient which was interesting to read about a treatment team working together.
  • amicarr on 06 Nov 15
     
    Burn care is a highly specialized field. It can be intimidating. There is a lot to learn and be aware of. Read this article to see how a young therapist treated his first burn victim. This is also an example of co-treating with PT. I personally love the idea of co-treatment. Two are usually better than one.
  • Kyle Hay on 07 Nov 15
     
    This is an excellent article detailing OT's involvement in the treatment of burns. Different settings and invention techniques are outlined. Great resource for anyone working with burns.
  • cbouvia on 22 Nov 15
     
    This article gives information about the cycle of treatment (entering acute rehab, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, strengthening & conditioning, and planning for discharge) for burn patients in acute rehab.
watsonml3

Nursing Comments - 0 views

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  • watsonml3 on 08 Nov 14
     
    Burns can be caused by heat, hot liquids, strong chemicals, electricity and radiation. They are measured by the amount of body surface that has been burned, the burn degree, and their depth or thickness. Burns are classified in stages as first, second, third or forth degree, depending on how deeply the layers of skin (dermis and epidermis) are damaged.
  • watsonml3 on 08 Nov 14
     
    This is actually a Blog that is written by a nurse. There are graphic pictures for each stage of burn.
coulsonls

Burns - 0 views

www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/...Burns-trh.pdf

Burns

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  • coulsonls on 12 Nov 14
     
    This is the pamphlet from Hamilton General Hospital that is given to their burn patients. It covers everything we discussed in class with Teri in easy to understand language and provides visual aids of the different levels of burns. It also talks about the role of OT, exercises, diet and nutrition, coping and recovery, ADLs, caring for the skin, and what the patient is to do once they return home. Good info!
anonymous

In Third-Degree Burn Treatment, Hydrogel Helps Grow New, Scar-Free Skin « News ... - 0 views

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burn treatment helps skin

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  • anonymous on 13 Nov 14
     
    This article is about a study that is being researched on a new type of skin for severe burns. It has not been approved by the FDA, but it was said that mostly like it will be. This new skin is a water based formula called hydrogel. Severe burns do a lot of damage, but "This treatment promoted the development of new blood vessels and the regeneration of complex layers of skin, including hair follicles and the glands that produce skin oil," said Sharon Gerecht. So if this new study is approved, it is going to be one of the greatest things invented!!!
pamela eckert

BURNS>>>first, second, and third degree - 1 views

www.mayoclinic.com/...FA00022

burns signs and symptoms first aide meds. coping prevention treatments pics

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  • pamela eckert on 16 Nov 12
     
    A really good site alot about different types burns also first aid treatment do's and don't's, some pics of 2 nd, 3 rd and radiation burns, everything from meds to coping strateges. Prevention By: Mayo Clinic staff To reduce your risk of common household burns: This would be a good check list that maybe we as OT might want to use for a future reference.
Tobi Coulter

An Easy Guide To Outpatient Burn Rehabilitation - 1 views

www.researchutilization.org/...burnguide.html

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  • rhonda brooks on 18 Nov 12
     
    information on how to treat burn patients
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  • Mitch Thomas on 14 Nov 13
     
    This may be helpful when you get out in the field.
  • loydra1 on 10 Nov 14
     
    This information is a guide to help people with burns and families/caretakers to know what to possibly expect in an Outpatient Burn Rehabilitation Center. It describes various techniques in which services can help them. It offers a video in which allows the viewer how to ID certain scars, and what type of interventions they may encounter.
  • coulsonls on 12 Nov 14
     
    This website provides a lot of information about the types of treatment that are provided on an outpatient basis and from what I see is very OT related. It includes info on scar control and massage, pressure garments and how to put them on, therapeutic exercises including using the PNF technique, work hardening, common interventions, modalities, ADLs , and the different splints used and why they are used.
  • Tobi Coulter on 13 Nov 14
     
    It covers the do's and don'ts of burn rehab as well as how to administer different exercises, garments, and scar massages.
usovan

Occupational Therapy - 1 views

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  • usovan on 12 Nov 14
     
    This is very good website that describes most common types of burns, how to prevent burns, legal rights of the person with burn injuries. It is unbelievable that about 450,000 Americans receive medical treatments for burn injuries each year and that the most types of burns are preventable. Absence of smoke detectors and using alcohol while working with flames are the most common types. Occupational therapy for burn patients can help patients reacquire the skills needed to perform daily tasks independently (dress, groom, bathe and cook) and provide advice for patients how to accomplish daily tasks and prepare them to return to work or school.
gruenenfeldermm

Occupational Therapy: Rebuilding A Burn Survivor's Life - 3 views

www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/...ot.html

OTA 210

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  • Deneicee Orr on 15 Nov 12
     
    An OT discusses lessons she has learned from her patients.
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  • Kerri Bryant on 25 Nov 12
     
    Adrienne Lauer, an Occupational Therapist, discusses Occupational Therapy's important part of rebuilding the life of so many Burn Survivors and others that have been injured or ill.
  • Amanda Robinson on 12 Nov 13
     
    OT: Rebuilding a burn survivors life
  • kristen_leigh181 on 13 Nov 14
     
    This is a great piece written by an OT that talks about what she has learned and what she does when working with burn survivors.
  • watsonsj3 on 10 Nov 15
     
    Adrienne Lauer, an Occupational Therapist, discusses Occupational Therapy's important part of rebuilding the life of so many Burn Survivors and others that have been injured or ill.
  • gruenenfeldermm on 16 Nov 15
     
    The writer of this article does a great job exploring the different areas that occupational therapy care can impact a burn victim's recovery. Some of them are obvious but I admittedly forgot some aspects such as integration back into the community.
Julie Noll

The Importance of Occupational Therapy for Burn Patients - 0 views

www.burninjuryfirm.com/onal-therapy-for-burn-patients

OTA210 OTA Burn patients OT

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  • gruenenfeldermm on 16 Nov 15
     
    Another article discussing the importance of OT in burn recovery. It's shorter than others I found and discusses a few different areas.
  • Julie Noll on 23 Nov 15
     
    When we first started talking about how OT can help burn patients I did not see how we could help. This unit, as well as this article, helped me to see how important OT can be to burn survivors. Hand therapy, splinting, self-care retraining, face and neck stretching, wound care, scar massage and functional improvement are all things we can help with. In addition, helping them get back to their roles in the community.
Sarah Clay

Burns: Heat, Electrical, Radiation, Friction, and Chemical Burns - 0 views

firstaid.webmd.com/...burns-topic-overview

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  • Sarah Clay on 27 Nov 12
     
    Most burns are minor injuries that occur at home or work. It is common to get a minor burn from hot water, a curling iron, or touching a hot stove. Home treatment is usually all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems, such as infection.
marsha raasch

Shriners Burn Hospital - 1 views

www.totalburncare.com/shrinepage.htm

OTA 210 therapy burns

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  • marsha raasch on 14 Nov 14
     
    This article gives a little history on the Shriners and their work with burn patients. With their four burn hospitals, Shriners cares for children with burn injuries from the time of acute injury through rehabilitation and individual reconstructive needs throughout their childhood.
Rachel Brown

Recovery from a third degree burn - 1 views

savannahnow.com/...s-recovery-takes-sweat-support

burns hand therapy OT

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  • Rachel Brown on 15 Nov 12
     
    OT helping a burn victim with hand ROM.
Tiffany Hawn

Burns - 1 views

www.umm.edu/...burns-000021.htm

burns types of

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  • Tiffany Hawn on 15 Nov 12
     
    information about burns
Kellie Hudgens

▶ Firefighter Jacob LaFerriere Rehabilitation Story - YouTube - 0 views

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  • Kellie Hudgens on 15 Nov 14
     
    This story of Jacob LaFerriere, a burn victim gives back to his community and gives back by giving motivation to kids who have been burned.  I like this video because it shows him working with an occupational therapist and doing fun rehab activities.
madronjm

Occupational Therapy, Burns & Scarring - 0 views

quizlet.com/...apy-burns-scarring-flash-cards

OTA 210 therapy burns

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  • madronjm on 12 Nov 14
     
    39 terms · Epidemiology → -Between 1 - 2 million Amer..., Skin Anatomy → -Largest organ in the body ..., layers of skin → 1. Epidermis (outer) 2. Der..., Causes of Burns → 1. Thermal (hot flame, liqu..., why are elec
kladybug85

Burns and Telehealth - 0 views

www.aota.org/...telehealth.aspx

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  • kladybug85 on 10 Nov 15
     
    This article touches on several different issues related to occupational therapy. The article on burns is interesting, because it combines two different areas that we have studied, telehealth and burn rehabilitation. The OT in the article, along with other healthcare team members, discover the benefits of using telehealth to check in with patients who cannot make weekly visits to the hospital, like burn victims.
watsonsj3

The courageous burns victim who became a FIREFIGHTER - 0 views

www.dailymail.co.uk/...-fire-wouldn-t-control-me.html

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  • watsonsj3 on 10 Nov 15
     
    Terry McCarty, 29, suffered burns to 70% of his body in childhood accident Endured 58 operations and taunts from bullies calling him Freddy Krueger For years after accident he lived in 'constant state of fear and uncertainty' He joined the fire service in 2012 after refusing to let 'fear take over my life' An American who suffered third-degree burns to 70 per cent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter.
lorieallion

Helping Young Burn Victims Go Back to School - 1 views

articles.latimes.com/..._second-and-third-degree-burns

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  • lorieallion on 11 Nov 15
     
    There are quite a few programs designed to help children return to school after a burn injury, but it sounds like this was the first.
  • bethduncan on 12 Nov 15
     
    Interesting article, Lorie. I taught at a high school several years ago that had a pretty strict "no hats worn in the building" policy. There was one kid that I kept seeing that had a toboggan. Turns out he had had severe head burns, and the school permitted him to wear it. Good for them.
stewartjc1

UM study explores how stem cells can help burn victims - 0 views

www.miamiherald.com/...article8112063.html

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  • stewartjc1 on 22 Nov 15
     
    This article discusses a novel way of treating burns that will allow patients to use stem cells taken from their own marrow to heal their wounds. Before this method, skin grafting was the main way to address serious second degree and third degree burns and often led to more extensive recovery and limited ROM when placed over joints. This treatment could allow for deeper healing and better recovery for burn victims.
jernigant

Spraying on Skin Cells to Heal Burns | MIT Technology Review - 0 views

www.technologyreview.com/...ng-on-skin-cells-to-heal-burns

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  • jernigant on 30 Nov 15
     
    This website describes a new piece of technology that helps with the recovery of burn victims. Researchers have found a way to use skin from an undamaged area, place it in a tube with an enzyme and spray the solution in the tube over the burn area to heal the site in a way that is much less painful than having a skin graph. this process can be a better option than a traditional skin graph because it takes less time for the patient to heal from, it can cover a larger portion of damaged skin from a smaller portion of undamaged skin, and the solution takes very little time to prepare.
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