A5030496288- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Fire Detection and Safety Systems
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Mental Health via Writing
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Disaster Response and Management
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Fire dynamics and safety research
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
University of Southern California
2024-2025
Keck Hospital of USC
2024
New York City Fire Department
2024
Los Angeles Medical Center
2024
Arcadia
2024
Woodland Hills Medical Center
2024
Stony Brook University
2022-2023
Stony Brook School
2022-2023
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
2023
Abstract Introduction Periorbital burns pose significant risks for complications such as contracture, infection, and ocular damage, potentially threatening vision. In this study, we aim to fill the gaps in literature by examining prevalence, characteristics of presentation, consultation patterns periorbital burns. Methods A retrospective review was conducted all patients admitted a large urban burn center between January 1, 2023 December 31, 2023. Admission records were screened identify...
Abstract Introduction Ideal burn care requires prompt interventions such as wound and body temperature management, infection control, fluid resuscitation. Delays in can cause hypothermia progression. In this study, we identify specific risk factors outcomes associated with delayed admission to a regional center. Methods Patients admitted acute injury from 01/01/2019 12/31/2023 were included. Medical records retrospectively reviewed for demographic data, timing of admission, characteristics,...
Data after enhanced recovery surgery (ERAS) with same-day discharge in breast reconstruction is limited. This study evaluates early postoperative outcomes tissue-expander immediate (TE-IBR) and oncoplastic reconstruction.A single-institution retrospective review of TE-IBR patients from 2017 to 2022 2014 was performed. Patients were divided by procedure pathway: group 1 (TE-IBR, overnight admission), 2 ERAS), 3 (oncoplastic, 4 ERAS). Groups subdivided implant location: groups 1a (prepectoral)...
Abstract While patient education materials (PEMs) across various specialties have been reported as being too difficult to read, the quality and understandability of PEMs related scar management not assessed. In this study, we report breadth interventions readability online authored by academic societies university hospitals. Websites medical hospitals with revision were assessed for relevance. PEM was via Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch–Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning-Fox Index scores....
Abstract Introduction The percent total body surface area (TBSA) burned is a critical determinant of required level care, initial management, and prognosis in burn patients. current gold standard for TBSA estimation, the Lund-Browder (LB) chart, requires familiarity with its construction not necessarily feasible field. Recently, many mobile applications (apps) have been developed to calculate TBSA. However, few rigorously validated. In this study, we present novel calculator app first...
Abstract Introduction Common Data Elements (CDE) are standardized questions with a set of limited responses that used systematically across multiple sites. They have been proposed as means standardizing clinical documentation and improving interinstitutional data sharing. Our previous work identified 33 CDEs relevant to burn care based on published recommendations found they were documented inconsistently in our center. aim was assess current charting practices attitudes toward CDE-focused...
Abstract Introduction With the recent surge in social media use, public has become increasingly reliant on online content for information. Social offers a readily available, cost-effective way medical experts to disseminate knowledge and shape health outcomes but also allows spread of misinformation. Given that is being more commonly employed as source information, this study aims present current landscape burn-related media. We seek characterize types organizations individuals who are...
Abstract Introduction Wound photography plays a critical role in burn care. In addition to written descriptions, photographs document wound changes and inform management decisions. Furthermore, may be utilized for academic purposes such as teaching research. With the development of smartphones, clinical has become faster easier but seen decline consistency overall image quality. This study aims evaluate quality at our institution identify areas improvement efforts develop standardized...
Abstract Introduction Foot burns in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) tend to be more severe delayed presentation due comorbid peripheral neuropathy (PN) and vascular disease (PVD). Impaired wound healing further complicates management. Currently, there is no consensus on best management of diabetic foot burns. Our regional burn center has adopted a treatment algorithm that prioritizes non-operative local care instead early excision grafting. Here we characterize the treated at our...
Abstract Social media offers a readily available, cost-effective way for medical experts to disseminate knowledge and shape public health outcomes but also allows the spread of misinformation. This study aims analyze burn-related material on social by creator, content type, engagement. Facebook, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) were queried with following search terms: “burn,” “burn injury,” recovery,” treatment.” Identified accounts then manually screened relevance. Year creation engagement...
The percent total body surface area burned is a critical determinant of the required level care, initial management, and prognosis in burn patients. current gold standard for estimating this measurement, Lund-Browder chart, requires familiarity with its construction may not be practical use by first responders field. In study, we present novel calculator mobile application developed validate accuracy. Infant, pediatric, adult manikins were fabricated eight simulated burns varying sizes...
Despite the growing recognition of self-harm as a pressing public health issue, demographic risk factors self-inflicted burn (SIB) injuries in U.S. have not been extensively described. In this retrospective study, we seek to identify and patterns associated with SIB at an urban center. Charts were reviewed patients admitted single American Burn Association (ABA)-verified unit between 2015 2023 history injury, identified ICD10 code X76.XXXA. Descriptive statistics, Welch's t-test unequal...
PURPOSE: Data following Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) with same-day discharge in breast reconstruction is limited. This study evaluates early postoperative outcomes tissue expander-immediate (TE-IBR) and oncoplastic (OBR). METHODS: A single-institution retrospective review of TE-IBR patients from 2017-2022 OBR 2014-2022. Patients were divided by procedure recovery pathway: Group 1 (TE-IBR, overnight admission), 2 ERAS), 3 (oncoplastic, 4 ERAS). subdivided implant location: 1a...