MBBS, BMedSci, MIPH, MS, Surgical registrar, Burns Unit, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, NSW; Clinical Associate Lecturer, Concord Clinical School, University of Sydney, NSW; Clinical Associate Lecturer, School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, NSW.
BN, Grad Dip (Nursing Science @ Burns Nursing), MN (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist, Burns Unit, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, NSW.
Aust J Gen Pract. 2021 Sep;50(9):641-646. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-07-20-5508.
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.
The aim of this article is to provide an understanding of seasonal variation in foot burns for high-risk groups and how to manage them appropriately. This article provides a comprehensive analysis on epidemiology, pathology and management, with the aim of providing guidance for general practitioners (GPs).
The management of foot burns is multidisciplinary, involving GPs, allied health specialists, nurses, medical and surgical specialties. The epidemiological variations of these injuries have shown differences in clinical outcomes among high-risk groups such as the elderly and people with diabetes. Education and prevention are crucial in reducing the rate of injury in the rising number of patients in high-risk groups.
烧伤是动态的,会随时间而演变。足部烧伤具有季节性变化,会影响某些高风险群体的临床结果。尽管它们仅占身体很小的一部分,但足部烧伤会影响活动能力、发病率和康复,尤其是在糖尿病患者中。
本文旨在了解高风险群体足部烧伤的季节性变化以及如何对其进行适当的处理。本文对流行病学、病理学和处理进行了全面分析,旨在为全科医生(GP)提供指导。
足部烧伤的处理是多学科的,涉及全科医生、辅助医疗专家、护士、医疗和外科专业。这些损伤的流行病学变化表明,在老年人和糖尿病患者等高风险群体中,临床结果存在差异。教育和预防对于减少高风险群体中越来越多的患者的受伤率至关重要。