AUTOGRAFTS - The patients own skin is used for the graft. The most ideal, as it will not be rejected., HOMOGRAFTS - Pieces of skin from recently decreased or living humans other than the patient are used for the graft, XENOGRAFTS - Are pieces of skin taken from animals to use as the graft., GRAFTING - Permits early function, reduces scar contractures., SCAR CONTRACTURES - Shrinkage of burn scar through collagen maturation, BIOLOGIC GRAFTS - Homografts and Xenografts which are used mainly for temporary wound coverage. Once the graft begins to adhere to the granulating surface with minimal underlying exudation, the patient is ready for an autologous skin graft., BACKGROUND PAIN - Continuous level of discomfort experiences even when the patient is inactive or not undergoing any procedures. They may receive PCA for this, as long-acting agents are needed., BREAKTHROUGH PAIN - Acute, intense, and episodic. Generally related to an activity or movement of the affected area. Short-Acting agents are used to achieve pain control., PROCEDURAL PAIN - Discomfort that occurs with procedures such as daily wound treatments, invasive line insertions, and physical/occupational therapy., NATURAL - Type of debridement that includes the separation of devitalized tissue from viable tissue spontaneously often through proteolytic and other natural enzymes. Often takes weeks to months to occur, MECHANICAL - Type of debridement that includes the use of surgical tools to separate and remove the eschar. Usually performed with routine dressing changes. , CHEMICAL - Type of debridement that uses topical enzymatic agents are used to promote debridement., INFECTION - Patients with burns to the perineum and genitals are at a higher risk of, ELECTROPORATION - The term used for the injury to cell membranes that disrupts membrane potential and function , CARBACEOUS SPUTUM - Hallmark sign of lower airway injuries. Soot-like, appears black and contains carbon particles, CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN - Greater CO than oxygen, leading to hypoxia. Treatment is 100% O2,

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