Timely assessment and treatment of burns, as well as early wound closure, may lead to improved morbidity and mortality, as well as shorter hospital stays3,4
While surgical excision is effective, it can involve trauma, potential damage to viable tissue, and blood loss1,5
One study found that blood loss during surgical excision was significantly underestimated to between 57% to 87% of the calculated blood loss,6 which can distort the severity of the injury and further complicate the clinical decision-making process7
Alternative methods to achieving early eschar removal while preserving viable tissue are a priority in burn care1,3
Nonsurgical eschar removal may help avoid injury to viable tissue including nerves, vessels, tendons, and muscles, as well as reduce blood loss
Currently available nonsurgical methods of eschar removal have limited effectiveness and efficiency in clinical practice1