- Technically begins with wound closure and ends when the client returns to the highest
possible level of functioning
- Provide psychosocial support
- Assess home environment, financial resources, medical equipment, prosthetic rehab
Prevention of Hypertrophic Scarring
- The wound is in a dynamic state for 1.5 to 2 years after the burn occurs.
- Wear pressure garments , massage, lubrication, exercise, splints, manual lymphatic
drainage and injectable steroids