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Modeling thermal skin burns on a personal computer

K R Diller1

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin 78712-1063, USA.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|October 28, 1998
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This study presents a spreadsheet-based finite difference model for predicting burn injury severity from thermal stress. This accessible method allows complex burn modeling on personal computers.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computational Modeling

Background:

  • Mathematical models have long been used to predict burn injury severity from thermal stress.
  • Traditional solutions involve analytic methods with simplifying assumptions or complex numeric methods requiring specialized programming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a straightforward method for implementing a finite difference solution to the burn process.
  • To demonstrate the feasibility of using personal computers and spreadsheet software for burn modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a finite difference approach to solve the mathematical equations governing the burn process.
  • Implemented the model using a combination of a personal computer (Macintosh) and spreadsheet software.
  • Included example runs to illustrate and verify the accuracy of the implemented model.

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Main Results:

  • Successfully developed and implemented a finite difference model for surface thermal burns on a spreadsheet.
  • Demonstrated that complex burn calculations are now feasible on desktop machines.
  • Verified the method through example runs, illustrating its practical application.

Conclusions:

  • The presented spreadsheet-based finite difference method offers an accessible and effective approach to modeling burn injuries.
  • This method leverages the power of modern personal computers and widely available software for scientific computation.
  • The approach facilitates easier and more cost-effective prediction of burn severity.