Management of a Burn injury - Wound care 2

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Wound care -Open vs closed wound method of wound care	Open - antimicrobial cream is applied as ordered and wound is left open to the air without a dressing +Pros: visualization of the wound, easier mobility and joint range of motion, simplicity in wound care +Cons: increased chance of hypothermia from exposure Closed - gauze dressings are carefully wrapped from the distal to the proximal area of the extremity to ensure that circulation is not compromised, no two burn surfaces should be allowed to touch; touching can promote webbing of digits, contracures, and poor cosmetic outcome, dressings are changed usually every 8-12 hr +Pros: Aids in debridement, decreases evaporative fluid and heat loss +Cons: mobillity limitations, prevents effective ROM exercises, wound assessment limited

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Wound care -Open vs closed wound method of wound care

Open - antimicrobial cream is applied as ordered and wound is left open to the air without a dressing +Pros: visualization of the wound, easier mobility and joint range of motion, simplicity in wound care +Cons: increased chance of hypothermia from exposure Closed - gauze dressings are carefully wrapped from the distal to the proximal area of the extremity to ensure that circulation is not compromised, no two burn surfaces should be allowed to touch; touching can promote webbing of digits, contracures, and poor cosmetic outcome, dressings are changed usually every 8-12 hr +Pros: Aids in debridement, decreases evaporative fluid and heat loss +Cons: mobillity limitations, prevents effective ROM exercises, wound assessment limited

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