These two documents provide an overview of what a skin graft is and clinical guidance on managing skin grafts and donor sites. They accompany the Burn patient management guide (PDF 7.3 MB).
Skin graft management for burn patients
Published: October 2020 (version 2). Next review: 2025.
The guide outlines skin grafting procedures in operating theatres including:
- debriding the graft site
- applying the donor skin
- applying and removing dressing at the graft site.
Download the Skin graft management guide (PDF 1.6 MB)
Donor site management for burn patients
Published: October 2020 (version 2). Next review: 2025.
The guide provides an overview of: how to remove dressings.
- donor site dressing options
- how donor skin is harvested in operating theatres
- procedures for dressing the site
- how and when to inspect a donor site.
Download the Donor site management guide (PDF 1.8 MB)
Clinicians working outside a severe burn unit are encouraged to liaise closely with their colleagues within the specialist units for advice and support in burn patient management, including follow-up care post-discharge.