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Escharotomy & Fasciotomy… Bradley J. Phillips, MD UNM Burn Center Adults & Pediatrics from tragedy… hope! Burn Symposium STATION 5.

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1 Escharotomy & Fasciotomy… Bradley J. Phillips, MD UNM Burn Center Adults & Pediatrics from tragedy… hope! Burn Symposium STATION 5

2 Depth of burn The depth of a burn determines its treatment and how long it takes to heal. For this reason, it is important to be able to assess the depth as:  Superficial  Partial thickness Superficial partial thickness Deep partial thickness  Full thickness

3 Circumferential full thickness burn Typical position of hand in full thickness burns with metacarpophalangeal joints extended and interphalangeal joints flexed Black, charred skin

4 Burn depth…

5 Anatomy… Arm… Compartments Leg… Compartments Live Description…

6 Some things to remember… –Invasive Procedure… –Pain Control –Topical Antibiotics –Dressings: keep the wounds clean & dry …Tetanus Shot!!!

7 Escharotomy…

8 Escharotomy

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10 Fasciotomy…

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12 Questions… one child burned, is one child too many! Bradley J. Phillips, MD UNM Burn Center Adults & Pediatrics from tragedy… hope!


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