Abstract
The goals of burn wound care are removal of nonviable tissue, prevention of infection, and facilitation of wound healing, while controlling pain and maximizing outcome. This article reviews the basic pathophysiology of burn wounds; describes the evaluation of the depth, location, and extent of the wound; and discusses the myriad of wound care products on the market including their strengths and weaknesses. This article guides the reader through wound assessment and designing the appropriate treatment plan.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 213-227 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2011 |
Keywords
- Burn wound
- Dressings
- Wound assessment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation