Point Prevalence of Chronic Wounds at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria.

Background: Chronic wounds are a drain on resources both for the patient and health institution. Management of chronic wounds based on evidence-based practice requires baseline data for adequate planning.

Objectives: This study was carried out to determine the point prevalence of chronic wounds in a tertiary hospital (University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria) and utilize this information for subsequent wound care planning.

Comparative Review of Burns With Inhalation Injury in a Tertiary Hospital in a Developing Country.

Objective: Inhalation injury is an acute respiratory tract insult caused by direct thermal injury, carbon monoxide poisoning, or toxic chemical inhalants, such as fumes, gases, and mist. The aim of this study is to review the authors' experiences in a regional burn unit in a developing country.

Methods: The University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria prospective burn unit database was retrospectively reviewed from January 2001 to December 2013 and analyzed using SPSS software, version 16 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL).