Scarring outcomes can impact an individual’s quality of life in terms of function, cosmetic appearance and comfort levels. This page outlines key aspects of post burn scar management.
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Pain, itch, massage, moisturiser and contact media
Pressure garments & scar maturation
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References
- Agency for Clinical Innovation. Burns Rehabilitation Management videos. NSW 2019 ( cited 2018 Aug 20) . Available from URL https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/burn-injury/burn_survivor_rehabilitation/burn_rehabilitation_management_videos
- Anthonissen M, Daly D, Janssens T, Kerckhove, EV, The effects of conservative treatments on burn scars: A systematic review. Burns. 2016: 42:3, 508-518.
- Ault P, Plaza A, Paratz J, Scar massage for hypertophic scarring – A systematic review Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2017.05.006
- Edgar, D. (ed.) (2014). Burn Trauma Rehabilitation: Allied Health Practice Guidelines. Philadelphia: PA. Lippincott William & Wilkins.
- Eric Fong MBBS MPHTM. Evidence Summary. Burns: Pruritus (Itch). The Joanna Briggs Institute EBP Database, JBI@Ovid. 2017; JBI3612
- Dr Kyawt Kyawt Swe, PhD, MNSc, BNSc, Dip Med Edu. Evidence Summary. Burns/Surgical Scars: Silicone Gel Sheeting. The Joanna Briggs Institute EBP Database, JBI@Ovid. 2015; JBI1367.
- Dr Kyawt Kyawt Swe, PhD, MNSc, BNSc, Dip Med Edu. Evidence Summary. Burns/Surgical Scars: Massage. The Joanna Briggs Institute EBP Database, JBI@Ovid. 2015; JBI779.
- Friedstat JS, Hultman CS, Hypertrophic Burn Scar Management: What Does the Evidence Show? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Annals of Plastic Surgery (internet) Available from http://doi:10.1097/SAP.0000000000000103
- Monstrey S, Middelkoop E, Vrankx, JJ, Bassetto F, Ziegler UE, Meame S, Teot L, Updated Scar Management Practical Guidelines: Non-invasive and invasive measures Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (internet) Available from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2014.04.011.
- So YJ, June-Bum K, Yoon SC, Yong SC, Cheong HS, Effect of cold pack therapy for management of burn scar pruritus: A pilot study. 2018: 44:4, 1005-1010.
- The Joanna Briggs Institute. Recommended Practice. Burns Scar Management: Pressure Garments. The Joanna Briggs Institute EBP Database, JBI@Ovid. 2016; JBI6512.
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