Burn Surgery Glossary

Motorized surgical instrument used for precise removal of burned tissue in wound preparation.

Abnormal reduction in mouth opening capacity due to perioral burn scar contracture, affecting eating and oral hygiene.

A specialized surgical technique used in burn reconstruction where tissue layers are excised and examined microscopicall...

A rapidly spreading deep-seated infection of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia that can complicate severe burns.

Negative pressure wound therapy used to promote healing in burn wounds and donor sites.

Fluid resuscitation calculation for burn patients: 4 mL × weight(kg) × %TBSA over 24 hours.

Second-degree burn involving epidermis and varying depths of dermis.

Single-use negative pressure wound therapy system for burn donor sites and small wounds.

Small, full-thickness skin grafts harvested using forceps and scalpel, used for small burn wounds.

Custom-fitted elastic clothing worn to prevent and treat burn scar hypertrophy through consistent compression.

Method for estimating burn surface area by dividing the body into regions representing 9% of total body surface.

Severity scoring system for toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Intact skin graft without meshing, providing optimal cosmetic results.

Topical antimicrobial cream containing silver sulfadiazine used for burn wound care.

Standardized procedures for procurement, processing, and storage of allograft skin tissue.

Split-thickness skin graft containing epidermis and part of dermis.

Surgical removal of burned tissue extending beneath the deep fascia, typically reserved for extremely deep burns or infe...

Fusion of fingers or toes that can occur as a burn complication or require correction during reconstruction.

Surgical technique removing thin layers of burned tissue until viable tissue is reached.

Total body surface area affected by burns, expressed as a percentage.

Temporary biological covering applied to excised burn wounds to maintain viability until definitive reconstruction.

Tissue damage caused by exposure to extreme heat, including flames, hot liquids, steam, or contact with hot objects.

Inflatable device placed under healthy skin to create additional tissue for burn reconstruction.

Medication applied directly to burn wounds to prevent or treat bacterial colonization and infection.