A 28-Year-Old Firefighter Sustained Significant Full-Thickness Burns When He Fell

Multiple Choice

A 28-year-old firefighter sustained significant full-thickness burns when he fell through the roof of a burning building while fighting an explosive fire.Which of the following best describes the surgical treatments he will most likely need before he is discharged from the burn center to home?

A) Debridement and monitoring of full-thickness skin regeneration
B) Debridement, allograft placement during initial healing
C) Allograft and xenograft placement as temporary dressings until secondary granulation begins
D) Tangential excision of the burn wound with antibiotic-soaked dressings