Heterotopic Ossification in Burn Patients.

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a known complication of burns. The incidence of this complication is low. The etiology is unclear, but experiment conducted about HO can be significant.

Fungal Infection in Burn Patents: A Review of 36 Case Reports.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to review recent fungal infection case reports published, evaluate the treatment regimens and clinical outcomes, and provide recommendations for future management.

Methods: A review of case reports published over the last decade was conducted. PubMed was searched to collect the relevant citations using a combination of the key words ("burn," "burned," "burns," "fungal," "fungi," and "fungus") in title or abstract.

Efficacy of Infection Control Measures in Managing Outbreaks of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Burn Units.

Background: Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) pose a significant threat to severe burn victims and represents a clear epidemic hazard in burn units. Several infection control measures have been implemented to control and manage the outbreaks of MDRO. The efficiency of those measures, however, remains controversial and an area of debate.

Cesarean Delivery in the Management of Pregnancy Complicated by Burn Injuries.

Two cases of cesarean delivery in the management of burn injuries in 2 pregnant patients are presented to illustrate current utilization of cesarean delivery for infant rescue in maternal burn care.