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6 years ago
Which type of surgical treatment is preferred for deep partial-thickness burns of the hands, arms, or legs?
 
  a. Excisional debridement
  b. Escharectomy
  c. Tangential excision
  d. Partial hyperbaric oxygen
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6 years ago
ANS: C
The tangential excision procedure involves excising burned tissue until normal dermal tissue is reached below the depth of the wound. The wound is usually covered with a split-thickness autograft. Early excision and grafting can reduce mortality and septic complications.
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