Abstract Patients often use Google for their medical questions. With the emergence of artificial intelligence large language models, such as ChatGPT, patients may turn to technologies an alternative source information. This study investigates safety, accuracy, and comprehensiveness responses provided by ChatGPT in comparison common questions about burn injuries management. A search was performed using term "burn," top ten frequently searched along with answers were documented. These then...

Background: Endovascular management of blunt aortic injury has dramatically reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with this specific injury. There remains a paucity evidence quantifying beneficial effects endovascular (ENDO) techniques for other vascular types little information regarding impact ENDO have had on traumatic injuries over time. Methods: We performed retrospective analysis data from National Trauma Data Bank 2002 to 2006 2008 time periods (NTDB 7.2 RDS 2008). Injured...

It is commonly believed that hypothermia occurring during burn resuscitation associated with poor outcome, but there little direct supporting evidence. The authors conducted an analysis of a statewide trauma registry to determine whether (T ≤36.5°C) was mortality when controlling for clinical confounders. They included all patients treated at accredited center from 2000 2011 where the registrar recorded primary injury type as burn. excluded records missing data and nonphysiologic temperature...

Objective. Hypothermia has been associated with increased mortality in burn patients. We sought to characterize the body temperature of patients transported directly a center by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and identify factors independently hypothermia. Methods. utilized prospective data collected statewide trauma registry carry out nested case-control study EMS an accredited between 2000 2011. Temperature at hospital admission ≤36.5°C was defined as abstracted from...

Abstract Introduction Socioeconomic status has been consistently linked to both the incidence of house fires and severity burns inhalation injuries resulting from these fires. Neighborhoods with lower income levels experience significantly higher rates residential likely due factors such as overcrowding, poor housing conditions, lack fire safety devices. Because can be life-threatening, any social or structural barriers lead exacerbation socioeconomic racial disparities. This study aims...

Abstract Introduction Lower extremity burn wounds present unique challenges due to their susceptibility complications like graft loss, hypertrophic scarring, and contractures, which can significantly impact functional aesthetic outcomes. The varying biomechanical properties across different anatomical sites—including shearing forces pressure points—may influence healing processes. This study aims identify location-specific risks in lower injuries, hypothesizing that joint areas will show...

Abstract Introduction Burn patients are at increased risk of developing decubitus ulcers due to prolonged immobilization and systemic complications during extended hospital stays. These can lead significant complications, such as delayed wound healing, morbidity, hospitalizations. This national database study characterizes burn who developed ulcers. Methods A retrospective review was performed using data from the ABA National Registry January 2013 December 2016 on Patient demographics,...

Abstract Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by obstruction of small airways (chronic bronchitis) and emphysema, which lead to air trapping shortness breath in response physical exertion. Such a process can inhibit the vital physiologic functions that are necessary keep lungs healthy free pathogens. In patients with inhalation injuries, where there be significant airway damage, COPD may thus less equipped heal. This study therefore examined effect...

Abstract Introduction Below-knee amputation (BKA) may be required for patients with full-thickness burns to the lower extremities when muscle or bone is deemed non-salvageable. Traditional BKA techniques can result in complications such as inadequate soft tissue coverage and phantom limb pain. Methods This case report presents a modified technique incorporating flaps Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNIs) provide additional padding mitigate postoperative Results We on 61-year-old...

Abstract Introduction Ocular burns, often resulting from workplace accidents, chemical exposures, or thermal incidents, can lead to severe vision impairment blindness. Management of ocular burns varies, lacking a definitive treatment algorithm. This study reviews the management and complication rates at single institution. Methods A retrospective cohort analyzed patients with treated an ABA-verified burn center January 2012 July 2023. Data included demographics, injury characteristics,...

Abstract Introduction Burn injuries present complex challenges in clinical management, with burn depth critically influencing treatment and outcomes. Understanding factors that affect severity is therefore crucial. While existing literature addresses various demographic physiological severity, such as patient age skin composition, there a notable gap understanding how Body Mass Index (BMI) influences patterns. This study aims to analyze patterns across BMI categories elucidate the role of...

Abstract Introduction Infection is a leading cause of mortality in third-degree burns, contributing to over 75% burn-related deaths. Vashe and Sulfamylon are commonly used antiseptics burn care, but comparative data on their efficacy reducing infection limited. This study compares the effectiveness managing infections postoperative patients. Methods retrospective included adult patients with 3rd-degree burns who underwent surgical excision grafting from January 2012 March 2022 at single...

Abstract Introduction Genital burns pose unique challenges due to their anatomical location, complexity, and infection risk. Despite affecting only 1% of total body surface area (TBSA), these are associated with a high mortality Treatment protocols vary, standardized approaches still needed, particularly for full-thickness burns. This study aims develop an algorithm genital burn management based on single institution’s 11-year experience. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted...

Abstract Introduction Burn injuries significantly contribute to accidental and fatalities worldwide, affecting an estimated eight million people annually. At the same time, diabetes impacts approximately 422 globally, with majority living in low- middle-income countries, is directly responsible for 1.5 deaths each year. Both number of cases prevalence have been steadily increasing over past few decades. As a chronic metabolic disease, characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, which...

Abstract Introduction Burn centers are disproportionately concentrated in urban areas, threatening to produce health disparities among rural patients. Delays treatment can lead longer hospital stays, higher risk of complications, delayed wound healing, and increased mortality. This study aims determine the impact patients’ distance a single burn center on outcomes. Methods A 5-year retrospective review was conducted patients who presented ABA-verified with acute injuries between 2016 2023....

Abstract Introduction The social vulnerability index is a composite value scoring census tracts across the country from 0-1 on 16 US Census variables within 4 overarching themes: socioeconomic status, household composition and disability, minority status language, housing type transportations. Scores closer to 0 indicate more vulnerable areas. This study aims explore impact of acute burn outcomes. Methods A retrospective review was conducted patients who presented single ABA-verified center...

Abstract Introduction Lower extremity burns can lead to significant morbidity and long-term functional impairment, especially in pediatric patients, whose management outcomes are not well understood. This study explores the of lower burns. Methods A retrospective cohort was conducted on patients under age 18 years who presented a single ABA-verified burn center from 2012 2023 with Data collected included demographics, characteristics, treatment strategies, outcomes. Results The 121 (52.9%...

Abstract Introduction The National Burn Repository reports on major percentage of burn victims and recognizes total surface area (TBSA) inhalational lung injury as risk factors for outcomes. Infections are the most serious common complication burns. Patients with injuries typically have long length stay (LOS) vulnerable to many infections even death. primary aim study was evaluate presence healthcare-associated (HAI), colonization particularly multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO). Methods...

Abstract Introduction Inhalation injuries from house and structure fires can pose significant risks, including infection, inflammation, multi-organ dysfunction. Because inhalation are an understudied aspect of acute burn care, the aim this study was to identify analyze salient factors affecting clinical outcomes for vulnerable patient population. Methods We performed a 12-year retrospective (January 2012 January 2024) house-fire patients treated at ABA-certified center. Flash burns smoking...

Abstract Introduction Pneumothorax is a recognized complication in burn patients, particularly those with inhalation injuries, chest wall burns, or requiring mechanical ventilation. Despite its clinical significance, there limited descriptive data on incidence and characteristics this population. This study aims to describe pneumothorax focus frequency, associated factors, outcomes. Methods A retrospective review was performed using from the ABA National Registry January 2013 December 2022...

Abstract Introduction Genital burn injuries can have serious consequences and may raise concerns about potential abuse. Understanding the relationship between genital burns suspected abuse is critical for improving patient care developing evidence-based strategies. This study characterizes patients with identify associated risk factors using a national database. Methods A retrospective review was conducted ABA Burn Care Quality Platform (BCQP) data from January 2013 to December 2022 on of...