Publications by authors named "Peter KM Maitz"
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- The study analyzes the patterns of burn cases in adults in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing data from 2020-2022 to the pre-pandemic years of 2017-2019.
- A total of 11,433 patients were reviewed, showing an increase in average age and different presentation patterns, particularly with older adults experiencing more cases and younger age groups seeing fewer.
- Although the overall impact of COVID-19 on burn epidemiology was minimal, there were notable shifts in the types of burns and treatment, with an increase in operating sessions and hospital stay lengths, emphasizing advancements in telehealth and outpatient care.
Background: Burns injuries are dynamic and evolve over time. Burn injuries to the feet present with seasonal variation, affecting clinical outcomes for certain high-risk groups. Although they affect a very small percentage of the body, burn injuries to the feet can affect mobility, morbidity and rehabilitation, particularly in patients with diabetes.
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