About this episode

This episode explores the evolution of burn care and the exciting future of treatments that blend science and science fiction.

At the turn of the 20th century, a severe burn was often a death sentence. Today, that is no longer the case. Over the past eighty years, burn care has undergone a profound transformation thanks to crucial advances across diverse areas of medicine, such as skin grafting, antiseptic technique, and fluid balance. In this episode, we trace how those pieces of the puzzle were integrated to bring new hope to those with severe burn injuries. But this revolution in burn care is far from over. As we discover, thrilling research in this area is blurring the lines between science and science fiction. Bioengineered skin? 3D-printed skin scaffolding? Nanoparticles? Tune in for all the exciting details! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3WwtIAu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• burn care
• medical advances
• skin grafting
• antiseptic technique
• fluid balance
• science fiction
• bioengineering

Keywords

• burn injuries
• medical transformation
• skin grafting
• 3D printing
• nanotechnology
• healthcare advancements

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Organizations: Exactly Right, iHeartPodcasts

Products: bioengineered skin, 3D-printed skin scaffolding, nanoparticles

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