Compartment syndrome as a novel complication of extended spectrum beta lactamase Escherichia coli necrotising soft tissue infection - A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTI) encompass a group of destructive soft tissue disease processes which can involve skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia and or muscle, associated with rapid spread along tissue planes and mortality. Clinical presentations include progressive pain, suppuration/necrosis and systemic toxicity with haemodynamic instability. While diagnosis is based on clinical findings it can be augmented with imaging.

A systematic review of quantitative burn wound microbiology in the management of burns patients.

Background: The early diagnosis of infection or sepsis in burns are important for patient care. Globally, a large number of burn centres advocate quantitative cultures of wound biopsies for patient management, since there is assumed to be a direct link between the bioburden of a burn wound and the risk of microbial invasion. Given the conflicting study findings in this area, a systematic review was warranted.

Successful application of keratinocyte suspension using autologous fibrin spray.

Objective: The back is a challenging anatomical area to resurface in acute burns due to its large surface area, its dependent position with the patient lying down and the shearing forces applied to any method of resurfacing employed. This case study presents the use of Vivostat (Vivostat A/S, Lillerød, Denmark) in resurfacing the back in conjunction with Recell regenerative epithelial suspension. Vivostat (Vivostat A/S, Lillerød, Denmark) is a "novel patented biotechnological process that enables reproducible preparation of autologous fibrin sealant or platelet rich fibrin without cryoprecipitation or a separate thrombin component" [1].

Protocol for a systematic review of quantitative burn wound microbiology in the management of burns patients.

Background: Sepsis from burn injuries can result from colonisation of burn wounds, especially in large surface area burns. Reducing bacterial infection will reduce morbidity and mortality, and mortality for severe burns can be as high as 15 %. There are various quantitative and semi-quantitative techniques to monitor bacterial load on wounds.

A model of pressure distribution under peripherally secured foam dressings on a convex surface: does this contribute to skin graft loss?

Background: Successful skin grafting requires multiple factors for success. An even distribution of constant pressure exerted upon the graft is necessary for successful graft take. It is well known that excessive pressure on a graft causes ischemia and may result in the failure of graft take.

A case review of patients presenting to Royal North Shore Hospital, with hair removal wax burns between January and November 2006.

To date there is no published literature on the dangers of hair removal wax burns. This case review illustrates the steady influx of patients presenting to Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) with hair removal wax burns. Between January and December 2006, 10 patients out of 395 with burns (2.