Placental membrane as a biologic dressing in the provisional healing of extensive burns in pediatric patients

Abstract

The placenta, embryologically, comes from the trophoblast, an external cell mass. After delivery, it is considered biological waste whose management is the responsibility of the hospital. Nowadays, placental membranes are used as biological material to treat ulcerated lesions and moderate-to-deep burns. In a clinical case, a male pediatric patient suffered scalding burns with grade AB-B and B lesions in various areas of the body, such as the hypogastrium, perineum, genital area, thighs, buttocks, dorsal area and lower limbs. The burned surface was 40% according to Benaim. Given the extent of the lesions and lack of tissue, treatment with placental membrane was chosen as temporary coverage. This approach was effective for the patient's recovery, accompanied by hydration and antibiotics. This article presents an innovative provisional healing technique using biological placental membrane dressing for extensive burns.