MedicinePlastic SurgerySurgeryBurn SurgeryResuscitationWound HealingAcute Burn ResuscitationBurn CareBurn ManagementBurn PathophysiologyBurn ResuscitationBurn Wound HealingBurn Injury PathophysiologyBurn Outcome AssessmentBurn Outcome MeasurementBurn Size AssessmentBurn Trauma CareBurn TreatmentInhalation Injury ResuscitationSurgical Technique Selection
Burn injuries are complex cutaneous traumas cared for by many plastic surgeons. Care is stratified by burn size, depth, and associated injuries. Advances in surgical technique, wound care, and bioengineered skin have resulted in excellent outcomes for most burn survivors. Moderate burn injuries can be treated effectively by an interested and experienced plastic surgeon.