Burns

Question 1

What is BioBrane?

Answer 1

Artificial skin substitute composed of nylon mesh, silicone and collagen (derived from pig skin).

Question 2

Indications and methods of BioBrane use?

Answer 2

Partial thickness burns, especially in children.

Temporary cover for burns and reduces pain associated with standard dressing changes.

Applied after debridement (under GA/sedation/analgesia)

Biobrane will lift up when underlying burns have healed.

Question 3

What is BTM

Answer 3

“Biodegradable temporizing matrix”

Open cell, non-reticulated matrix with interconnected chambers comprised of an estimated 94.2% open space. This microstructure is stabilized by struts and the chambers are linked by pores, allowing free flow of fluid

Cellular migration into the scaffold/struts.

Polyurethane breaks down by hydrolysis over approximately 18 months