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Burn Care Glossary

100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

enzymatic debridement agent

Advanced Technical IVT

Topical enzyme preparation that selectively dissolves necrotic tissue while preserving viable structures.

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Z-plasty

Advanced Technical IVT

Surgical technique using Z-shaped incisions to release burn scar contractures and improve function.

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zone of coagulation

Advanced Technical IVT

The central area of a burn wound where tissue death is immediate and irreversible.

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zone of hyperemia

Intermediate Technical IVT

The outermost area of burn injury characterized by increased blood flow and reversible tissue damage.

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zone of stasis

Intermediate Technical IVT

The intermediate burn zone with compromised but potentially salvageable tissue that may progress to necrosis without pro...

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