What is skin grafting PPT?
Introduction A skin graft is a sheet of skin (epidermis & varying amounts of dermis) that is detached from its own blood supply and placed in a new area of the body. To provide permanent skin replacement which is supple sensate and durable. Functions: biologic cover, thermoregulation, Identity & beauty.
Which type of graft is suitable for a burn patient?
When the body surface area of the burn is large, sheet grafts are saved for the face, neck and hands, making the most visible parts of the body appear less scarred. When a burn is small and there is plenty of donor skin available, a sheet graft can be used to cover the entire burned area.
What is skin grafting for burns?
Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that involves removing skin from one area of the body and moving it, or transplanting it, to a different area of the body. This surgery may be done if a part of your body has lost its protective covering of skin due to burns, injury, or illness.
What are different types of skin grafts for burn victims?
What are the different types of skin grafts?
- Autografts are permanent skin grafts that replace burned skin.
- Split-thickness skin graft involves removing the epidermis and a shallow layer of the dermis and then placing it on the burned area.
- Allografts and homografts are temporary grafts to cover the wound.
How a skin graft is done?
Skin grafts. During a skin graft, a special skin-cutting instrument known as a Dermatome removes the skin from an area (the donor site) usually hidden by clothing such as the buttocks or inner thigh. Once removed, the graft is placed on the area in need of covering and held in place by a dressing and a few stitches.
How does a skin graft help a burn victim?
Burn injury skin graft surgery can help patients heal faster, reduce their length of time in the hospital, and improve the appearance of the burned skin.
What are the side effects of a skin graft?
Contractures (hardening of tissue) are a common concern with serious burn injuries and grafting because these types of scars can restrict movements and cause disability and deformation. Patients should also be aware of the emotional effects that accompany burn injuries.
Which is the best site for a skin graft?
Doctors usually use the buttocks and thighs as donor sites. Surgeons use a dermatome (a tool that cuts tissue into thin slices) to shave off a thin layer of healthy skin and apply it to the burn site.
How often do skin grafts need to be reviewed?
This document provides specific advice and direction in managing skin grafts. This document was designed to accompany the Burn Patient Management guide and the Donor Site Management for Burn Patients. This document will be reviewed every five years, or more frequently if indicated, and updated as required with current information at that time.
