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[Therapy of burns].

A Daigeler1, N Kapalschinski, M Lehnhardt

  • 1Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie und Schwerbrandverletzte, Handchirurgie-Zentrum, Operatives Referenzzentrum für Gliedmaßentumoren, Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil, Bürkle-de-la-Camp-Platz 1, 44789, Bochum, Deutschland, adrien.daigeler@bergmannsheil.de.

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|April 21, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Deep burns require specialized care, including necrectomy and skin grafting, to minimize scarring and improve healing. Early intervention and fluid management are crucial for survival and recovery from severe burn injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Burn wound management
  • Dermatology
  • Trauma surgery

Context:

  • Burns are classified by depth and surface area affected.
  • Deep burns (second-degree and higher) destroy skin appendages, leading to scarring.
  • Specialized centers and guidelines dictate treatment for extensive burns.

Purpose:

  • To outline current best practices for managing deep and extensive burn wounds.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of concomitant injuries.
  • To highlight the critical role of fluid management and surgical interventions in burn care.

Summary:

  • Deep second-degree and higher burns necessitate necrectomy and skin grafting for optimal healing and scar reduction.
  • Effective management involves specialized center treatment, adherence to guidelines, and improved emergency room protocols.

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  • Prognosis depends on managing the burn disease, including interstitial fluid accumulation, circulation stabilization, and infection control.

    • Impact:

    • Early necrectomy and split-thickness skin grafting stabilize circulation and control infection risk.
    • Intensive fluid management is key to managing the burn disease and improving patient outcomes.
    • Modern sedation and ventilation techniques facilitate faster patient convalescence.