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How To Do Burn Escharotomy
Relevant Anatomy for Burn Escharotomy
Eschars occur in full-thickness burns or, less commonly, deep partial-thickness burns through at least the dermis. A properly executed escharotomy releases the eschar to the depth of subcutaneous fat only. This release results in minimal bleeding, which can be controlled with local pressure or electrocautery. Major neurovascular structures to avoid when incising at the following sites include Elbow: Ulnar nerve Wrist: Radial nerve Fibular head: Superficial peroneal nerve Ankle: Posterior tibial artery Neck: Jugular veins Penis: Dorsal vein 