Hydrotherapy in burn care: A survey of hydrotherapy practices in the UK and Ireland and literature review |
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| Authors: | Jenna Langschmidt Paul L. Caine Christopher M. Wearn Amy Bamford Yvonne T. Wilson Naiem S. Moiemen |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Warwick Medical School, The University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK;2. University of Birmingham Medical School, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;3. Burns & Plastic Surgery Department, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham B15 2WB, UK;4. Birmingham Children''s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, UK |
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IntroductionHydrotherapy is widely used in burns management however there are risks associated with its use, in particular cross-infection. Data regarding indications and techniques in common use is deficient. This study aimed to investigate hydrotherapy practices in the UK and Ireland.MethodsA survey of the hydrotherapy practice of major burn care providers was performed by e mail and where necessary, follow up telephone contact.ResultsThe survey included 28 burn care providers. 27 reported using hydrotherapy. Only 11 (41%) had defined indication criteria with 4 (15%) implementing a specific protocol. Variations in hydrotherapy practice were seen.ConclusionHydrotherapy is used nationwide, however considerable variation in practice exists. One area worthy of further consideration is the need for appropriate standards of infection control. |
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| Keywords: | Hydrotherapy Burns wounds Pseudomonas Review Survey Cross infection Wound cleansing |
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