Publications by authors named "M J Wagstaff"
Disaster simulation exercises are important to test service processes, capabilities, and deficiencies; disaster response planning should encompass the entire multidisciplinary team over an extended period. Our service simulated a modest eight burn casualty scenario to test our service capabilities over a 10-week period across medical, nursing, and allied health professions. Requirements due to the mass burns casualty cohort were predicted in terms of theatre requirements, allied health treatment hours required, and nursing hours requirements.
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- Non-invasive scar management techniques include pressure therapy, silicone moisturizers, and UV protection to prevent moisture loss and reduce hypertrophic scars.
- A study was conducted with 40 participants to test the effects of five different moisturizers and one silicone gel on hydration, blood flow, and water loss from the skin.
- Results indicated that while silicone gel had minimal effect on skin hydration, Alhydran significantly reduced blood flow, and Lipikar increased it; however, the overall clinical impact of these products on scarring needs further investigation.
Background/aim: NovoSorb Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix (BTM) is a relatively novel, biodegradable polyurethane-based dermal regeneration template. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term scarring outcomes and safety of BTM in patients who underwent dermal reconstruction involving ≥5% of the total body surface area.
Methods: This was a postmarket, multicenter, observational cohort study involving evaluation of long-term outcomes in patients treated with BTM.
Purpose: Pelvic exenteration (PE) involves radical surgical resection of pelvic organs and is associated with considerable morbidity. Sarcopenia is recognised as a predictor of poor surgical outcomes. This study aimed to determine if preoperative sarcopenia is associated with postoperative complications after PE surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInhalation injury is a major contributor to mortality following burn injury. Despite recognised clinical criteria to guide the intubation of burn patients, concerns remain regarding overutilisation of intubation. Complications can arise as a result of intubation, including ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
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