A topic of significant discussion among internet-based support groups for burn survivors is the so-called hidden burn. Hidden burns are generally defined as the physical scars that can be covered with clothing. There is a strong voice that insists survivors with visible burns experience worse psychological trauma than those with hidden burns. Proponents believe that visible scars elicit a range of negative reactions from the general public, resulting in a social shunning. Self-image ....
The relative risk of children under age 15 dying in a fire is about the same as the general population. However, when dividing the young into subgroups, over 50% of all child fire deaths occur to those under age 5. These children are usually unable to escape from a fire independently.
The number of fire injuries are also highest in the under age 5 bracket, decline in the middle years, but rise again in the 10-14 age group. This is a different pattern than deaths, which decrease ....
You can enter your own Burn Survivor Profile for free here at Burn Support Online. It only takes a few minutes to add your information, and you can edit it at any time.
Profiles show that others have had similar injuries, and even at similar ages, and allow people to connect with each other for the ultimate in peer support.
For children under the age of 18 we request that you get your parents permission to post your profile, or parents can post it for you.
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An inspirational Animated short by Pixar Animation Studios called Boundin’ should be required viewing by young and old burn survivors.
The Tale
On a high mountain plain lives a lamb with wool of such remarkable sheen that he breaks into high steppin dance. But there comes a day when he loses his lustrous coat, and along with it, hispride. It takes a wise jackalope (a horn adorned rabbit) to teach the moping lamb that wolly or not, it’s what’s inside that will ....
Skin Expansion - Creating new skin from old skin
Tissue expansion is a relatively straightforward procedure that enables the body to "grow" extra skin for use in reconstructing almost any part of the body. A silicone balloon expander is inserted under the skin near the burn scar and then gradually filled with salt water over time, causing the skin to stretch and grow.
If your doctor is recommending tissue expansion, this will give you a basic understanding of the ....
Title: Mom's Antidepressant Use Raises Newborn's Risk for Lung Condition Category: Health News Created: 2/9/2006 1:58:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2006 1:58:19 AM
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