This trial is evaluating whether Telemedicine enhanced burn care will improve 5 primary outcomes and 36 secondary outcomes in patients with Burns. Measurement will happen over the course of Measured at baseline only.
This trial requires 64 total participants across 2 different treatment groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Telemedicine Enhanced Burn Care is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
"Common burn treatments include topical dressings and skin grafts, antibiotics (aminoglycosides and penicillins), analgesics (opiates), antihepatitis C virus, and corticosteroids. There is no cure for burns, so treatment is focused on symptoms and wound infection control, and is dependent on the specific patient." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"This model predicts that as many as 1.36 million people in the USA may get serious burns each year, particularly the elderly, those with diabetes, and women. This is especially significant as [even relatively minor burns are associated with significant complication rates, mortality and increased hospital length of stay].." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"We can say that there is a significant correlation between burn extent and duration of patient survival. There is a need for further study, focusing on prevention measures by encouraging public education and implementing stricter burns burn laws in order to decrease the morbidity." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"This paper explains the common causes of burns. In some cases, burns may resemble the signs of other diseases such as the symptoms of pneumonia. Many of the symptoms described in this paper can be part of the initial response to any type of injury. In burned patients, the most common symptoms, such as pain, itching, bleeding and heat sensation may be similar to patients with arthritis or asthma. In extreme cases, burns may simulate symptoms of burns that can even be fatal. However, in most cases, burns can be easily avoided." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Burns have become a global public health crisis that are a cause of significant mortality and physical, mental and social harm in people, the environment and society. The risk of dying as a result of injuries to the skin or subcutaneous tissue is approximately three times higher than the general population. Patients and carers need to receive an accurate, complete and comprehensive history of any recent recent injury, as well as current burns and any burns in the past. They should be offered prompt and appropriate wound care at the first stage of admission, to prevent the development of further complications." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"These burn causes are a result of a number of contributing factors including heating, radiant heat (heat from the direct contact of hot objects), ultraviolet light, and physical injury. There is a need for improved fire prevention campaigns within the workplace, with stricter legislation limiting the use of flammable substances (see 'Health effects'). The major source of burns is within the home. To prevent burns in childhood, it is best to use a safer household cooking method as well as limit the use of hot cooking appliances." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"There is no evidence from this large cohort study that family history of burn has a strong influence on the occurrence of new burn incidence. Recent findings of this prospective study do not support the hypothesis that burn is a complex polygenic disorder, and a clear environmental component is also missing within a large number of families with a considerable genetic contribution." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"A review of the literature revealed few studies for or against telemedicine. These studies are currently being performed cautiously, yet with an obvious need for greater clinical trials. There are many barriers to this technology to embrace, but with a little more study, there is a chance of improving future burn treatment." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"The authors conclude that the likelihood of favorable therapeutic benefit of a given clinical trial is a dynamic response and unlikely to be static. Clinical trials are not perfect, but may be an imperfect surrogate for patients' preferences. The authors propose a clinical trials participation strategy to help patients' decide what treatments they want to try." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Telemedicine may be particularly useful in the acute phase of burn management. Tele-monitoring of patients with suspected escharotomy site healing, the follow-up of patients with prolonged hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and monitoring of airway or wound infections may be helpful." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"A remote specialist evaluation and treatment of burn injuries can provide rapid, accurate and effective management of patients with burns. These preliminary data suggest a high level of patient satisfaction with the service provided." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Implementation of this form of telemedicine was reported to be well accepted by the patient and nurses involved in its administration and it led to more effective care. The use of telemedicine at the scene is safe for both people and has several benefits." - Anonymous Online Contributor