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escharotomy

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es·cha·rot·o·my (sk-rt-m)
n.
Incision into a burn eschar in order to lessen its pull on the surrounding tissue.
escharotomy
surgical incision of the eschar and superficial fascia of a circumferentially burned limb in order to permit the cut edges to separate and restore blood flow to unburned tissue distal to the eschar. Edema may form beneath the inelastic eschar of a full-thickness burn and compress arteries, thus impairing blood flow and necessitating an escharotomy. The incision is protected from infection with the same antimicrobial agent being used on the burn wound.
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This chapter presents clear and easily understood information related to trauma assessment, immediate fluid management, escharotomy, severity of injury related to site and extent, and injuries caused by electrical and chemical agents.
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