A novel device to create consistent deep dermal burns in a porcine model.

We conducted this study to evaluate a novel device to create a consistent and reproducible deep partial thickness burn in a porcine model. A thermostatically controlled, heated aluminium disc device was fashioned by the Biomedical Department of our institution. Contact burns were made on the flank of two Great White pigs by applying the device heated to 92°C at intervals of 5, 10, 15 and 20 seconds to four separate test areas area of skin.

Delayed cooling of an acute scald contact burn injury in a porcine model: is it worthwhile?

The current Australia and New Zealand Burn Association recommended burns first aid treatment is to place the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes. Immediate cooling of a burn wound has been shown to reduce the depth of the injury. Cooling has also been recommended as beneficial for up to 3 hours after the burn.

Laparoscopic resection of benign ovarian tumours in children with gonadal preservation.

Purpose: Ovarian tumours are often regarded as an indication for open oophorectomy, especially following torsion. We wish to report our results of laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy with ovarian preservation.

Methods: Retrospective review of clinical records of patients who where managed with laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy with ovarian preservation.

Impact of laparoscopy on the management of transverse testicular ectopia.

Transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) is an uncommon condition with different clinical presentations. A significant proportion of cases are diagnosed only during surgery and it is important to define the precise anatomy and associated anomalies in every case of TTE. Laparoscopy is being increasingly adopted in the treatment of undescended testis, especially in cases where the testis is impalpable.

Optimal duration of cooling for an acute scald contact burn injury in a porcine model.

The Australian and New Zealand Burn Association recommend 20 minutes of cold running tap water as burn first aid. Scientific evidence for the optimal duration of treatment is limited. Our aim was to establish the optimal duration of cooling using cold running tap water to treat the acute burn.

Assessment of cooling on an acute scald burn injury in a porcine model.

The current Australian and New Zealand Burn Association (ANZBA) recommended Burns First Aid Treatment is place the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes. Wet towels and water spray also have been used frequently. No scientific data exist to compare the effectiveness of these methods of cooling.

Idiopathic fibrosing pancreatitis in children--a single-center experience.

Purpose: The experience of a single institution on idiopathic fibrosing pancreatitis (IFP) is presented.

Methodology: This is a retrospective review of medical records of affected patients.

Results: There were 7 cases with a mean age of 7 years.

First-aid management of minor burns in children: a prospective study of children presenting to the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney.

Objective: To identify the adequacy of first aid care following minor burns in children.

Design: Prospective case series.

Setting: Emergency Department and Acute Wound Clinic, the Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW), Sydney.