In less than a month, outdoorsman Max Armstrong developed sepsis and toxic shock syndrome and lost both of his legs. But, he ...

Recent research has focused on understanding the microbiological landscape of burn wounds, the prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), and the strategies for infection prevention and ...

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All six patients transferred to Arizona are intubated and in medically induced comas, according to the Arizona Burn Center.

Step 2. After the burn has been cooled, loosely cover it with cling film or a clean plastic bag. This helps prevent infection by keeping the area clean. Cling film or plastic won’t stick to the burn ...

In December, a camping trip turned into a nightmare for Max Armstrong. A minor burn let in a deadly bacteria that led to a ...

There is only limited evidence regarding interventions that may have a positive impact in preventing venous catheter-related infection in burn victims. We recommend the interpretation of the CDC ...

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