Treatment of Thermal Injuries from CO2 Laser Resurfacing

Grossman, Peter H.; Grossman, A. Richard

doi:10.1097/00006534-200204010-00036

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“…It is only logical that general principles of wound healing apply to burn wounds as well [113]. There is more recent evidence in the literature that good hydration is the single most important external factor responsible for optimal wound healing [114]. Despite all the documented benefits, applying the moist healing principles to large surface areas, in particular to large burns, is hindered by the major technical handicap of creating and maintaining a sealed moist environment over these areas [115][116][117].…”

Section: Local Burn Wound Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

State of the Art in Burn Treatment

Gunn²,

2005

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Optimal treatment of burn victims requires deep understanding of the profound pathophysiological changes occurring locally and systemically after injury. Accurate estimation of burn size and depth, as well as early resuscitation, is essential. Good burn care includes also cleansing, debridement, and prevention of sepsis. Wound healing, is of major importance to the survival and clinical outcome of burn patients. An ideal therapy would not only promote rapid healing but would also act as an antiscarring therapy. The present article is a literature review of the most up-to-date modalities applied to burn treatment without overlooking the numerous controversies that still persist.

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Section: Local Burn Wound Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

State of the Art in Burn Treatment

Gunn²,

2005

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“…The longer it takes for spontaneous wound healing, the worse the outcome usually is, with increasing likelihood of developing hypertrophic scarring and unsightly alterations in pigmentation 49 . Under unfavorable conditions, the self‐perpetuating inflammatory cascade may result in increasing tissue destruction and necrosis rather than healing 55 …”

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confidence: 99%