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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!!!
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.
marsha raasch

Skin-Like Patch Monitors Your Heart - 1 views

www.iflscience.com/...in-patch-monitors-heart-health

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  • marsha raasch on 06 Oct 14
     
    Photo credit: John A. Rogers/University Of Illinois Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois have developed a discreet, wearable device that provides around-the-clock monitoring of both heart and skin health. The skin-like patch measures a mere five centimeters square and is designed to be worn directly on the skin, for example on a user's wrist much like a band aid.
  • marsha raasch on 06 Oct 14
     
    I thought this was a neat idea, based on the lessons recently on cardiopulmonary health.
bethduncan

Plastic Surgery for Burns and Other Wounds - 0 views

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  • bethduncan on 15 Oct 15
     
    The skin is the largest organ in the body; as such, it is important to keep it healthy and functioning. Nothing is much worse for skin than severe burns. This easy to understand article takes a look at using plastic surgery to repair badly damaged skin. Some fairly new techniques include microsurgery and tissue expansion. The article also discusses changes in the skin and circulation post-op.
fnfdoc

Psoriasis: Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatment - Health Blog - 0 views

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Psoriasis Psoriasis Causes Psoriasis Symptoms Psoriasis Types Psoriasis Treatment Common Causes Of Psoriasis Most Common Causes Of Psoriasis Genetics and Psoriasis Microbes And Psoriasis Key Signs And Symptoms Of Psoriasis Diagnose Psoriasis Most Popular

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  • fnfdoc on 11 Apr 20
     
    Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that accelerates the rate at which your skin cells grow. An effective method to treat psoriasis is phototherapy or light therapy.
  • fnfdoc on 11 Apr 20
     
    Psoriasis is an auto-immune illness that affects almost three percent of the world's population. People who suffer from psoriasis experience a great deal of skin irritation and discomfort.
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.
Sonya Mobley

Youtube video: Skin Grafting Technique - 0 views

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OTA 210

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  • Sonya Mobley on 14 Nov 14
     
    Oh my! This is a youtube video on a skin grafting technique. I was curious how they do skin grafting. I found out! This video made my stomach, toes, and my whole body clinch up watching it! If you can handle it, it's interesting.
Emily Morgan

Skin problems - 1 views

www.oandplibrary.org/...chap26-01.asp

skincare; amputation; prosthetics

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  • Emily Morgan on 01 Nov 12
     
    interesting list of skin problems associated with amputations
ekhill

Therapeutic Ultrasound | Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction - 2 views

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therapeutic ultrasound occupational therapy

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  • ekhill on 16 Oct 14
     
    This article is very technical at times, but describes therapeutic ultrasound and its use nicely. It describes thermal and nonthermal effects and which form is used when. There are different reasons to use each like pain, stretching collagen, or to increase blood flow. What was really interesting was the use of ultrasound to facilitate the delivery of medication administered on the skin. Precautions and contraindications were included.
Sonya Mobley

Youtube video on burns - 0 views

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  • Sonya Mobley on 14 Nov 14
     
    watch this short video on classification and treatment of burns. This just reinforces what we are studying in Physical Disabilities right now. I thought this video had really good images of the layers of the skin as well as images of burns on the skin.
coulsonls

Burns - 0 views

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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!
madronjm

Occupational Therapy, Burns & Scarring - 0 views

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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
Cabby Rader

SeniorsSuperStores-Kitchen appliances, adaptive gadgets / tools - useful gifts for seni... - 1 views

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Elderly Assistive Devices Assistivedevices Living ADL appliances tools gifts

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  • Cabby Rader on 25 Sep 12
     
    Assisted Hearing Assistive Devices Bathing & Grooming Bathrobes Books Clothing Clothing Sizes Help Cookbooks Foot Care Gift Ideas Health Products Health Books & Tapes Hobbies & Gardening Household Items Incontinence Products Kitchen Products Kitchen Utensils Leisure Products Mobility & Seat Lifts Music Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment Pharmaceuticals Phones & Pagers Safety Products Skin Care Sleepwear Sporting Goods Support Hosiery Support Hosiery Sizes Support Products Travel Products Women's Health
rhonda brooks

wound and skin - 1 views

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  • rhonda brooks on 18 Nov 12
     
    pressure garments for burn patients
Kelly Douglass

Wrist Fractures - 0 views

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Wrist Fractures

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  • Kelly Douglass on 26 Oct 13
     
    Three quarters of wrist injuries are fractures of the distal radius and ulna. The eight carpal bones are injured less frequently. Accurate diagnosis and correct treatment help to prevent long-term loss of function. As with fractures elsewhere in the body, wrist fractures can be: For a fracture to be compound, the bone does not have to be protruding through the skin.
Tobi Coulter

Hadassah Children's Site: Burns - 0 views

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  • Tobi Coulter on 13 Nov 14
     
    This site talks about burns in a pediatric setting. How to prevent, how to treat, and it discusses physical and emotional recovery.
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.
Julie Noll

Skin cell gun - 2 views

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OT therapy OTA210

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  • williamsota2015 on 13 Nov 14
     
    This is pretty amazing. Although this method is in the trial stages it is able to repair burns within 4 days. I am not sure if it depends on the level of burns but this guy has second degree (partial thickness) and this treatment was very successful.
  • Julie Noll on 23 Nov 15
     
    This. is. AMAZING! You must watch!
gruenenfeldermm

Burn Victim Face Transplant - 0 views

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OTA 210

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  • gruenenfeldermm on 19 Nov 15
     
    While browsing through Facebook, this video popped up on my newsfeed. We talked a lot about the emotional side effects of burns and the long process of skin transplants. This firefighter was given a new face with functional eyelids. How incredible that surgeons were able to do this for him. It makes me optimistic for future burn victims.
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.
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