Questions

  1. What treatment plan should be adopted if bone exposure is confirmed?
  2. Is there room for improvement in the current treatment plan?
  3. What impact does this level of burn have on the function of a child’s finger?
  4. Is the risk of anesthesia high during surgery for bone exposure?

Answers

  1. In cases of suspected bone exposure, a detailed medical evaluation should be conducted, including X-ray imaging, to determine the wound depth and fracture status. Based on the evaluation results, the doctor may recommend surgical debridement and skin grafting.
  2. The current treatment plan, which includes daily dressing changes and topical burn ointment application, is appropriate. If other complications, such as electrolyte imbalances, are detected, the doctor needs to monitor and treat them closely.
  3. This level of burn may lead to scarring and damage to the function of a child’s finger, especially at joint areas. Since the dermis layer has been damaged, the risk of scarring is higher.
  4. If bone exposure is confirmed, surgery is a necessary treatment method. The risk of anesthesia needs to be assessed by the doctor, and appropriate anesthesia measures are usually taken during surgery to control the risk.