The Skin Grafting Procedure & After Care
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents
I have provided the information below for any injured worker who may be facing a skin grafting procedure. As always, folks, this information is for education purposes only and is NEVER to be taken as medical opinion. Always consult your doctor before making any decisions. Skin Graft Procedure You will arrive at the hospital on the …
When Work Injuries Lead to Skin Grafting
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types Of Accidents
Several of my clients who have suffered major burns from a work accident end up undergoing a skin grafting procedure to close a wound or to replace dead or damaged skin with new, healthy tissue. Facing a skin grafting procedure can be scary so I wanted to give some basic information on the different types …
Treatment for Severe Burns
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Burns can be extremely painful and treatment methods for them can depend on several factors (cause, location, size). Please remember that this information provided only to educate injured workers and is not medical advice. …
Mild or Severe Burns After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I recently spoke to a woman who had her hand severely burned at work but she delayed medical care because she thought it was “ok.” Now, not only is she trying to handle the added stress dealing with the Virginia workers’ compensation system, she is also faced with the possibility that her hand will never …