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Burn Care

Overview:
 Burns are one of the most severe injuries, requiring immediate and specialized care to prevent complications like infections, scarring, and loss of function. Burns management is a comprehensive treatment process designed to address the severity of the burn, accelerate healing, and restore both appearance and function. Dr. V. Meena Kumari at Srikara Hospitals offers expert care for patients with all types of burns, from minor to severe, using advanced techniques to ensure optimal recovery.

Types of Burns:
 Burns are categorized into three degrees based on their severity:

  1. First-degree burns: Affect only the outer layer of the skin, causing redness, pain, and minor swelling.
  2. Second-degree burns: Damage deeper layers, causing blisters and more intense pain.
  3. Third-degree burns: Affect all skin layers, often leading to permanent tissue damage, charred skin, and numbness due to nerve damage.

Treatment Approach:
 Burns require a multi-step approach, beginning with emergency care, wound cleaning, and protection against infection. Dr. V. Meena Kumari emphasizes the importance of the following treatments based on the degree of the burn:

  1. Immediate Care: Cooling the affected area and dressing the wound to reduce pain and prevent further damage.
  2. Skin Grafting: For severe burns (third-degree), skin grafting is often required. Healthy skin from other parts of the body is used to cover the burn area, promoting healing and minimizing scarring.
  3. Burn Rehabilitation: After the initial healing phase, rehabilitation may include physical therapy, scar management, and psychological support to help patients recover both physically and emotionally.

Benefits:

  • Reduces scarring: Advanced treatment techniques help minimize the appearance of scars and promote faster healing.
  • Restores function: Reconstructive surgery, including skin grafting and flap cover surgeries, restores functionality to the affected areas.
  • Comprehensive care: Burns management at Srikara Hospitals ensures that each patient receives a holistic treatment approach, including medical care, wound management, and emotional support.

Post-Treatment Care:
 Post-treatment care includes regular follow-up visits to monitor healing progress, manage pain, and prevent infection. Physiotherapy and scar management strategies like compression garments or laser therapy are used to minimize the risk of contractures (tightening of skin and tissue) and improve the cosmetic appearance of scars.