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Burn wound care and skin grafting

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Burn wound care and skin grafting: Covering deep burn wounds with skin taken from another part of the body. It is done for deep or large burns.

What it is

Covering deep burn wounds with skin taken from another part of the body.

Why it is done

Deep or large burns.

Preparation

Wound care and nutrition first.

Risks

Graft failure, infection, scarring.

Recovery

Graft care and physiotherapy; scars need long follow-up.

Common questions

What is skin graft?
Covering deep burn wounds with skin taken from another part of the body.

Why is skin graft done?
Deep or large burns.

How do I prepare for skin graft?
Wound care and nutrition first.

How long is recovery after skin graft?
Graft care and physiotherapy; scars need long follow-up.

What are the risks of skin graft?
Graft failure, infection, scarring.

Learn more / References

SI summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references

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