Burn care - wounds/skin grafts Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two methods of wound cleaning?
A
hydrotherapy (bath) and topical agents (silvadene)
2
Q
Why are burn wounds dressed?
A
- decrease infection risk
- minimise heat loss
3
Q
What are the four methods of wound debridement?
A
natural, mechanical, chemical, surgical
4
Q
How soon after burn is skin graft completed?
A
ASAP - between 5-21 days after injury
5
Q
What are the two requirements to complete a burn skin graft?
A
- wound must be clean with good granulation bed
- skin must be available for graft
6
Q
What type of skin graft is preferred and why?
A
Autograft - cant be rejected by immune system
7
Q
For how long is skin graft site to be immobilised for?
A
5-10 days
8
Q
Describe scar prevention for burns?
A
- elastic bandage wraps as compression, which loosens collagen
- scar massage, steroid injections
9
Q
What is pruritus?
A
itching, commonly occurs with burn wounds
