Specialists surgeons first remove damaged skin to expose healthy tissue, then implant and graft on the donor skin. — AFP pic
Some have burns to more than two-thirds of their bodies and a major challenge has been presented by internal burns, which for days prevented victims from identifying themselves. Skin grafts ― where healthy skin is taken from elsewhere on the victim’s body, or from a donor ― are one of the most important treatments for burns victims.Where will it come from?New Zealand put out a call for skin supplies from the United States and Australia, both of which sent a small amount of their stocks.
But donor skin is “always” in short supply, according to Stefan Poniatowski, who heads up one of the tissue banks.“Most of the skin is for day-to-day house fires, car fires, etcetera, so when big events happen it really does put strain on the system,” he said.Using skin tissue from deceased donors is a last resort ― the ideal treatment is to transplant some of a patient’s healthy skin to the burned area, says Poniatowski.
Specialists surgeons first remove damaged skin to expose healthy tissue, then implant and graft on the donor skin, he explained.
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