Dermatomes Are Used for Removing Split-Thickness Skin Grafts (Stsgs) from Donor

Marissa Walton is transferred to the OR from the burn unit for debridement of the partial-thickness burn areas and a dressing change under anesthesia. What important preparation for the procedure will the perioperative team need to perform before Marissa arrives in the OR? A)Procure the allograft skin from the freezer and begin the thaw process. B)Procure a basic plastic instrument set plus a knife dermatome and sterile mineral oil. C)Prewarm the OR to above the ambient high temperature for an adult. D)Collaborate with the anesthesia provider to determine fluid replacement requirements.

Josh Tremain, a 28-year-old firefighter, sustained significant full-thickness burns when he fell through the roof of a burning building while fighting an explosive fire. What surgical treatments may Josh need before he is discharged from the burn center to home? A)Debridement and monitoring of full-thickness skin regeneration B)Debridement, allograft placement during initial healing, and later split-thickness (ST) and full-thickness (FT) skin grafting C)Allograft and xenograft placement as temporary dressings until secondary granulation begins D)Tangential excision of the burn wound with antibiotic-soaked dressings