Burn Surgery Glossary

Silver-impregnated antimicrobial dressing used for burn wound management.

Acellular dermal matrix derived from human cadaveric skin, used as a scaffold for tissue regeneration in burn reconstruc...

Skin graft from genetically different human donor, used as temporary coverage.

Patient's own skin transplanted from unburned area to cover burn wound.

Scar-mediated restriction of shoulder movement following burns to the axilla and surrounding areas.

Biosynthetic wound dressing composed of silicone membrane and nylon fabric used for temporary burn coverage.

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

Engineered products combining biological and synthetic materials for burn wound coverage.

Finger deformity following dorsal hand burns where the central slip ruptures causing PIP flexion and DIP hyperextension.

A hand deformity resulting from burn contractures affecting the proximal interphalangeal joint, causing flexion at the P...

Standardized guidelines determining which burn injuries require specialized burn center care versus local treatment.

Altered consciousness in massive burn patients due to cerebral edema, metabolic derangements, or systemic inflammation.

Clinical evaluation to determine the layers of tissue affected by thermal injury, crucial for treatment planning.

Systematic categorization of burns based on the layers of skin and tissue affected.

Tissue swelling in and around burn wounds due to increased capillary permeability and inflammatory response.

Thick, leathery scab of denatured protein and necrotic tissue that forms over full-thickness burn wounds.

Surgical removal of burned tissue to prepare wound bed for grafting.

Specialized intensive care unit designed for comprehensive management of severely burned patients.

A numerical scoring system that combines burn depth and surface area to predict mortality and guide treatment decisions.

Systematic collection of clinical data from burn patients for research and quality improvement.

Acellular dermal substitute used as a scaffold for tissue regeneration in deep burn wounds.

Inflammatory response pattern following placement of certain dermal substitutes in burn wounds.

Comprehensive therapeutic program addressing physical, psychological, and social recovery following burn injury.

Tightening and shortening of scar tissue that restricts movement and function.