Abstract: Development of an Algorithm for Prevention of Dermatome-Induced Lacerations: Incidence, Management, and Preventive Measures
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RESULTS: A total of 56 responses (42% response rate) were received from Burn Unit Directors in the US and Canada. A total of 133 lacerations were reported for the prior 5 years. The overall incidence of dermatome-induced lacerations was calculated at 0.1% per year (1.3 per 1,000 cases). The most common causes were excessive pressure with the dermatome (25.7%) and patient-related factors (18.9%) such as skin laxity (23%) and age (17.6%). Most lacerations occurred when the skin graft were harvested from the thigh (77%) with assistance of mineral oil (75.7%) as a lubricant, and by using a Zimmer air dermatome (73%) with a 4 inches guard (63.5%), 0.010–0.015 inches thickness (78.4%), and 30–45 degrees angulation (47.3%).
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