Category Plastic Surgery

Operative Wound Management

Introduction Surgery for burn injury is a key component to the multidisciplinary care of the burn patient. It usually involves early procedures such as escharotomy and fasciotomy when indicated, followed by burn excision. Early intervention in the form of early…

Treatment of Infection in Burn Patients

Introduction Skin is the first immune defense mechanism and functions as a barrier against microorganisms. Infections are a significant problem once open wounds compromise this barrier. According to the U.S. National Burn Repository, the four leading causes of burn morbidity…