Publications by authors named "Abraham P Houng"
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- The study focuses on the characteristics and demographics of patients with hand burn injuries admitted to a burn center in New York City from August 2020 to December 2023.
- 96 patients were identified, with a median age of 38; the study found that females tended to seek treatment later and were more often injured by flames.
- Key findings indicated higher rates of psychiatric issues, substance use, and smoking among homeless patients, and a correlation between length of follow-up and household income, emphasizing the unique risk factors associated with hand burn injuries in urban settings.
COVID-19 has impacted how we deliver care to patients, and much remains unknown regarding optimal management of respiratory failure in this patient population. There are significant controversies regarding tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19 related to timing, location of procedure, and technique. In this narrative review, we explore the recent literature, publicly available guidelines, protocols from different institutions, and clinical reports to provide critical insights on how to deliver the most benefit to our patients while safeguarding the health care force.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The American Burn Association classifies a burn to the genitalia as a major injury. Isolated burns to the penis, scrotum or vulva are rare as a result of protection provided by the thighs and abdomen. Thus, burned genitalia represent an ominous sign of a more extensive total body surface area burn.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/purpose: Burns involving the genitalia and perineum are commonly seen in the context of extensive total body surface area (TBSA) burns and rarely as isolated injuries because of protection provided by the thighs and the abdomen. Genital burns usually result in extended hospital stays and are accompanied by severe morbidity and increased mortality.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of consecutive pediatric (<18 years) patients with burns involving the genitalia admitted to the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Level 1 Burn Unit from January 1, 1995, to December 31, 2009, was performed.