Burn Care Glossary

A silver-impregnated antimicrobial dressing commonly used in burn wound management.

An acellular dermal matrix derived from donated human skin tissue used for burn reconstruction.

Skin graft obtained from another human donor, used as temporary coverage for burn wounds.

Specialized wound covering containing agents that prevent or treat bacterial infection in burn wounds.

Coordinated program to optimize antimicrobial use in burn patients to improve outcomes while minimizing resistance and t...

A bilayered living skin substitute composed of human dermal fibroblasts and keratinocytes used for burn wound coverage.

A skin graft taken from the patient's own body to cover a burn wound.

Prognostic scoring system combining patient age and burn size to predict mortality risk.

A biosynthetic wound dressing consisting of a silicone film with a nylon fabric mesh, used for temporary coverage of par...

A protective matrix of bacteria and extracellular substances that adheres to burn wound surfaces.

A synthetic wound covering that combines artificial materials with biological components to promote healing and provide...

Temporary wound covering combining biological and synthetic materials for burn treatment.

Specialized recreational program for pediatric burn survivors to promote psychological healing and peer support.

Standardized guidelines determining which burn injuries require specialized burn unit care.

Official recognition by the American Burn Association that a facility meets standards for comprehensive burn care.

Clinical evaluation to determine the layers of tissue affected by thermal injury.

Standardized instruments or methods used to objectively determine the depth of burn injuries for treatment planning.

Standardized system categorizing burns by tissue layers affected, ranging from superficial to full-thickness.

Specialized nutritional protocols addressing the hypermetabolic response and increased caloric needs of burn patients.

Clinical evaluation of blood flow to burned tissue to determine viability and treatment approach.

Database system for collecting and analyzing burn injury data to improve patient care and outcomes.

Structured treatment plan addressing physical, occupational, and psychological recovery needs of burn patients throughou...

Systematic approach to positioning and immobilization devices designed to prevent contracture formation and maintain ran...

Multidisciplinary group of specialists focused on restoring function, mobility, and quality of life for burn survivors.