Time to start putting down the knife: A systematic review of burns excision tools of randomised and non-randomised trials

There are no current gold standards for the choice of tool used in acute burn wound excision. It is generally accepted that the method of burn wound excision and overall approach will vary depending on the receiving burn department, lead clinician preference and available resources. The UK ’s National Burn Care Standards from 2013 advocate improving patient safety, experience and outcome at all times [1]. With the knowledge that an evidence-based approach will facilitate improved quality and safety, long-standing techniques should continually be re-evaluated and compared to newer st rategies [2].

Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - February 15, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Sarah-Jayne Edmondson, Irfan Ali Jumabhoy, Alexandra Murray Tags: Review Source Type: research