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Operating theatre burn injuries

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

General Surgery

Advisors

Mussttafa, Muhammad Q. , El-Refaei, Khaled M. , El-Nuamani, Sameh A.

Authors

Arafa, Aumar Ahmad

Accessioned

2017-04-26 12:31:28

Available

2017-04-26 12:31:28

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

The operating theatre must provide a safe, efficient, user-friendly environment.Operating room burns are a significant cause of morbidity and potential liability.Causes include warming of the patient, operative room fires and explosions,electrosurgical units, and less common causes, such as operating room lights,chemicals, lasers, and PTD. Management includes initial evaluation, informationgathering, wound care, pain control, and finally follow-up. Aim of the work: increaseawareness of intraoperative burns during standard procedures and providerecommendations for prevention and procedures to follow after their occurrence.Patients and methods: This study included ten patients with various forms ofoperating theatre burn injuries during the four years period from April 2002 to April2006. Conclusion: Early E&G of operating theatre burn injuries has reduced burnmorbidity and mortality more than any other intervention.

Issued

1 Jan 2007

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/32781

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023