Behandlung der Verbrennungswunde in der Praxis – Welche Kriterien dienen der Einschätzung der Wunde?

Burn injuries are a common trauma. Burn injuries to the skin are divided according their depth into erythema, superficial partial thickness, deep partial thickness and full thickness wounds. Superficial partial thickness wounds are characterized by intense pain and a positive blanching test. Superficial partial thickness wounds of up to 10 % total body surface area can be treated as out-patients. Large burns and those at critical areas like hand, face and genitalia should be treated in surgical departments or may require treatment at specialized burn centers. Superficial partial thickness burns are treated topically with antimicrobial ointments or wound dressings. It is of major importance to avoid desiccation of the wound bed. Reepithelialization should be completed by day 14. Infection of the wound or a non-healing wound makes surgical intervention necessary. In the case of postburn scarring silicon dressings and compression garments are necessary.