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What is a skin graft |
A harvetsed segment of epidermis and dermis that has been elevated and separated completely from its blood supply |
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What is a dermatome in relation to skin grafts |
It is an instrument used for harvesting skin grafts It simplifies the method of elevating a skin graft providing consistency in terms of desired size and depth Was invented by Padget during World War 2 |
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Describe the types of skin graft |
Full thickness- which is a segment that includes the epidermis and entire dermis Resembles normsl skin more closely, including texture, colour and potential for hair growth Demonstrates the greatest amount of primary contracture but the least amount secondary wound contracture Risks; Slightly higher risk of non adherence Donor site availability must be considered (must be amenable to primary closure) Split thickness - is a sample of partial thickness that consists of the entire epidermis and a portion of the dermis Partial thickness - can be harvested at varying depths and are classified according to thickness of dermis included Thin, intermediate, medium or thick split-thickness grafts Demonstrates less primary contracture following harvest but greater secondary contracture of the grafted wound A thick split-thickness graft can decrease the rate of wound contracture but it does not retard it completely |
