A5053213489- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Disaster Response and Management
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Antimicrobial agents and applications
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Skin Diseases and Diabetes
- Genetic and rare skin diseases.
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
University of Iowa
2008-2025
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
2024
Addenbrooke's Hospital
2016
University Medical Center Rizk Hospital
2016
American University of Beirut Medical Center
2003-2014
American University of Beirut
2006-2011
University of Minnesota
2007-2009
Center For Reconstructive Urethral Surgery
2009
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
2008
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) complicates the course of up to 24% intubated patients. Data from Middle East are scarce. The objective this study was evaluate incidence, microbiology, and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns isolated microorganisms in VAP a developing country.Prospective observational cohort study.The American University Beirut Medical Center, tertiary-care center that serves as major referral for Lebanon neighboring countries.All patients admitted intensive care...
Abstract Introduction Most surgeons rely on visual inspection to determine the healing capacity of burn wounds. For indeterminate wounds, this can create delays in care one hand or unnecessary surgery other. We report herein effect bromelain debridement (BD) assessment Methods Three reviewed 92 images (46 pre- and 46 post-BD treatment) wounds from 31 patients who were previously treated with BD as part NEXT study (Mediwound). The labeled pre post treatment but otherwise deidentified placed...
Abstract Introduction Burn wounds are unique, yet common injuries that damage the cutaneous barrier, increasing risk of infection. Patients with severe burns, defined as total burn surface area (TBSA) >20% more vulnerable to infection which may lead sepsis and death. With heavy use topical systemic antimicrobials, changes in wound microbial antibiotic resistance patterns have been reported; however, literature remains scarce. This retrospective cohort study was designed assess trends...
Thermal injury is a sad but common and obligatory component of armed conflicts. Although the frequency noncombat burns has decreased, overall incidence in current military operations nearly doubled during past few years. Burn injuries environment do not need to be hostile nature. Burns resulting from carelessness outnumber those action. Unfortunately, civilians are becoming major targets modern-day conflicts; they account for more than 80% killed wounded present-day The provision burn care...
Abstract Paraplegic and quadriplegic patients particularly those suffering from spinal cord injuries are at a high risk of developing pressure ulcerations. Unlike ulcers in geriatric patients, which usually can be controlled with relieving devices local wound care, ulceration complicating should viewed another perspective. Clinical management is also more complex because the associated spasticity. Although it now recognised that spasticity control critical for cerebral or diseases injuries,...
Abstract Programmable pump for continuous infusion of intrathecal baclofen, an agonist the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma‐aminobutyric acid, is nowadays being widely used to control spasticity. The most common complications leading explantation pumps are skin breakdown and infection at implantation site which cannot be effectively treated without removal. We report a 37‐year‐old man who developed baclofen pocket that did not respond antibiotic therapy. Because continuation administration...
Journal Article The Efficacy of Hair and Urine Toxicology Screening on the Detection Child Abuse by Burning Get access Shady N. Hayek, MD, MD *Division Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, American University Beirut, Lebanon Search for other works this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Lucy A. Wibbenmeyer, †Department Iowa Carver College Medicine, City **Address correspondence to 200 Hawkins Dr., City, 52246. Lyn Dee H. Kealey, MS, MS ‡Department Social Work, Ingrid M. Williams, Resmiye...
Patients with sickle cell disease are known to have recurrent lower extremity ulcers that a high pain score and resistant conventional means of wound therapy. This study reports the successful use synthetic heparan sulphate (Cacipliq20(®) , OTR3, Paris, France) in treatment ulcer had failed respond several other treatment. Therapeutic success was assessed by complete coverage vast improvement score. is first report ulcers.