BURNS

This study tested whether fresh frozen plasma (FFP) works better than albumin for fluid replacement in adults with severe burns covering over 20% of their body. Fifty-nine participants were randomly assigned to receive either FFP or albumin within 8 hours of injury. The goal was …

This study tested a new, low-cost tool called the Intensive Care Infection Score (ICIS) to see if it can better detect bacterial infections in burn patients compared to standard blood tests. Researchers studied 97 adults and children hospitalized for burns. The goal was to improv…

This study tested whether adding whole-body vibration training to standard physical therapy helps children aged 10-16 recover from severe burns on their legs and trunk. 60 children participated, half receiving vibration therapy plus exercise, and half receiving exercise alone. Th…

This study tested whether using bandages printed with cartoon characters helps children feel less fear, stress, and pain during burn dressing changes. 42 children aged 6-11 with second-degree burns were randomly assigned to get either cartoon or plain bandages. The goal was to se…

This study tested whether laser treatment or a small punch biopsy (removing a tiny piece of scar tissue) improves burn scars better than no treatment. Seventeen adults with burn scars each had three small areas on one scar treated differently: laser, punch biopsy, or nothing. Res…

This study tested whether a long-acting numbing drug called liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) can reduce pain and opioid use after skin graft harvesting in burn patients. 74 adults with small burns received either Exparel, lidocaine, or a nerve block. Researchers measured pain scor…

This study tested a 12-week program combining Russian current (a type of electrical stimulation) with muscle energy techniques in 100 adults recovering from circumferential upper arm burns. The goal was to reduce pain, improve muscle strength, and lessen disability. Results showe…

This study tested if shock wave therapy works better than standard physical therapy for improving burn scars on the forearm. 80 adults with partial-thickness burns that had healed for at least six months took part. Researchers measured scar thickness and appearance before, after …

This study tested whether playing virtual reality games could help people with arm burns recover movement and reduce fear of using their injured arm. 150 adults with upper limb burns took part. The approach used fun, interactive exercises to improve walking and arm function.

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during wound dressing changes can reduce pain and improve sleep in adults with moderate to severe burns. Sixty patients took part, and the researchers compared VR to standard care. The goal was to see if VR could make a painful…

This study looked at whether a higher daily dose of vitamin D (4000 IU) is better than the standard dose (400 IU) for adults who had a major burn injury and are vitamin D deficient. 48 people took part, and researchers measured changes in their physical and mental health, as well…

This study tested whether high-flow oxygen therapy works better than standard nasal oxygen for children with burns who need sedation for procedures. Fifty children aged 1 to 14 with moderate to severe burns took part. The goal was to see if high-flow oxygen reduces breathing prob…

This study tested whether kinesiotape, low-level laser therapy, or a combination of both works best for improving burn scars. Sixty people with hypertrophic scars from burns received one of the three treatments for 8 weeks. The goal was to see which approach made scars softer and…

This study tested whether a therapy called 'illusory movements' (where patients imagine or sense movement without actually moving) could help reduce muscle breakdown in people with severe burns covering 20% or more of their body. Researchers measured energy use, muscle loss, and …