کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3106498 | 1191714 | 2010 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Pruritus is a universal symptom associated with burns healing. Little research has been conducted to assess physicians’ attitudes and management principles in specialist units. A survey of UK burn units has identified a variety of opinions on the importance of various factors affecting the incidence of pruritus and a lack of a systematic approach in the assessment and treatment of this distressing symptom. A clear pattern emerged favouring the use of antihistaminergic agents for burns pruritus management with a low uptake of agents acting on the central nervous system as well as non-pharmacological adjuncts. The cumulative responses from the cohort of respondents are presented and issues pertinent to further research and clinical management are discussed.
Journal: Burns - Volume 36, Issue 1, February 2010, Pages 42–48