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Monday, July 24, 2017

Acute Burn Wound versus Chronic Burn Wound

Key Points

  • Acute Burn are burns that has a duration of  less than 12 weeks or 3 mos  from the time of injury. It follows the normal phase of wound healing 
  • Chronic Burn occurs with more than 12 weeks or 3 mos duration. It does not follow the normal phase of wound healing