Treatment for burns depends on the depth of the burn and the damage to the tissue. Burns wounds need to be monitored very carefully and treated by a burn center or a doctor that specializes in wound management. Immediate care of burns wounds is very important. Improper treatment can lead to infection, prolonged duration of the wound, or shock.Long term care for burns wounds involves the management of a wound care specialist or burn clinic. A burn specialist will use a variety of techniques to promote wound healing, which include keeping the wound bed moist, promoting growth of new tissue, and debriding necrotic tissue.
A variety of technological advances in wound healing, from growth factors to skin substitute are currently available in the United States and are increasing the ability of burn patients to recover from burn injuries.
