Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

mafenide

Cream
Apply to a thoroughly cleaned and debrided area daily or 2 times a day at 1/16-inch thickness
Topical solution
Over the grafted area, apply one layer of gauze.
Apply, secure, and wrap an 8-ply burn dressing soaked in solution until leakage is detected.
Irrigate with a syringe or inject solution into irrigation tubing every 4 hours or as needed to keep gauze dressing moist.
Moisten gauze every 6-8 hours or as needed if not using irrigation tubing. Wound dressings can be left on for up to 5 days before being changed.

bacitracin and lidocaine topical

Indicated for the prevention of infection and suppress the pain due to minor scrapes, cuts, and burns
Apply a bit of cream on the affected area topically after cleaning it, 1 to 3 times daily
Cover the bruise with a sterile bandage

silver sulfadiazine

Apply a layer of 1% cream, with a thickness of 1/16 inch, daily in every 12 hours to the burned area
Dosing Considerations
Use as per requirement
Dosing Modifications
Renal impairment: precaution should be taken while using
Hepatic impairment: precaution should be taken while using

oxaceprol

Indicated for superficial burns
Apply cream on the affected area once daily

ulinastatin

100000 IU thrice a day for 5 to 10 days, can be repeated based on the severity

mafenide

Age > 2 years:

Cream
Apply to a thoroughly cleaned and debrided area daily or 2 times a day at 1/16-inch thickness
Topical solution
Over the grafted area, apply one layer of gauze.
Apply, secure, and wrap an 8-ply burn dressing soaked in solution until leakage is detected.
Irrigate with a syringe or inject solution into irrigation tubing every 4 hours or as needed to keep gauze dressing moist.
Moisten gauze every 6-8 hours or as needed if not using irrigation tubing. Wound dressings can be left on for up to 5 days before being changed.

bacitracin and lidocaine topical

Indicated for the prevention of infection and suppress the pain due to minor scrapes, cuts, and burns
For <2 years: Safety and efficacy are not seen in pediatrics
For >2 years: Apply a small amount of cream on the affected area topically after cleaning it, 1 to 3 times daily
Cover the bruise with a sterile bandage

silver sulfadiazine

<2 months: not suggested
>2 months (1% cream): use daily in every 12 hours to burned area

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