4th Degree BurnsBurns are characterized by the degree of damage to the skin, with “1st degree” burn being the least severe and “4th degree” burns being the most severe. The term “degree” refers to the depth of the tissue damaged by the burn. 4th Degree Burns damage muscle, tendon, and ligament tissues, resulting in charring and catastrophic damage of the deeper layers of the skin. In some instances these deeper layers may be partially or completely burned away, resulting in a condition called compartment syndrome that threatens literally life and limb of the patient. Grafting is required if the burn does not prove to be fatal.
To appropriately establish wound type and cause, a thorough wound assessment should be completed as required by state and federal guidelines. The Advanced Healing Institute Wound Assessment Guideline requires a detailed assessment of the whole patient and their history as well as other factors including duration of the wound, patient’s recollection of the causative factors, complaints of pain, fever, numbness or drainage.
Proven Treatment for Burns The TRUHEAL Wound Program is a proven method for healing non-healing or slow-healing burns in every care setting, including the home. The TRUHEAL Wound Program is the outcome of exhaustive research in wound care outcomes by Advanced Healing Institute. TRUHEAL combines two breakthrough therapies with well-researched procedures to speed up the wound healing process, even when other treatments have failed. Innovative technologies include:
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