Both bandaging therapy and exposure therapy are commonly used wound treatment methods for burn patients. The advantage of bandaging therapy is that it is easy to protect the wound surface, while the advantage of exposure therapy is that it is easy to observe the wound surface. Whether a burn patient's wound should be treated with bandaging therapy or exposure therapy, in addition to the two factors mentioned above, the following factors also need to be considered comprehensively:
1. According to the burn area, depth, site and contamination or infection. Those with large burns tend to be exposed, while those with small burns tend to be bandaged. The limbs tend to be bandaged, and the head, neck, and perineum tend to be exposed. Severely contaminated wounds should be exposed, and wounds infected after bandaging should be exposed.
2. From the perspective of maintaining function, both methods are acceptable, but bandaging therapy is more reliable. Bandaging is often used for burns on the hands. For patients with combined bone and joint injuries, bandaging therapy should be used as early as possible.
3. Based on the mental and general condition of the wounded, conscious cooperators can be exposed. Those who are confused, uncooperative, or agitated should be bandaged to avoid further damage to the wound.
4. Consider based on the prevailing and local environmental conditions. All those who need to be transferred should be bandaged. If the weather is hot, exposure is more likely to be considered. If the weather is cold, bandaging is more likely to be considered. When a group is admitted, if a large amount of dressings cannot be supplied at the moment, exposure can be selectively used according to the situation.