Dress and care for epidermal graft
sites using the protocols typically used for thick split-thickness
skin grafts
Similar to dressing INTEGRA® Template
sites, build dressings in layers and immobilize joints
in
a flexed position
Change dressings every third day,
unless positive cultures require daily changes
If the epidermal graft seems
to "disappear", obtain cultures. In some cases,
this is typically the result of the graft being too
thin or the presence of infection.
- If negative,
continue to dress normally. Engraftment and confluence
should occur within 21
days
- If positive,
administer antibiotics and continue to monitor closely
