Wound pH and autograft taking in burn wounds: An experimental study

Background: The appropriateness of the wound bed for autograft transplantation is routinely evaluated based on the surgeon's judgment, which might not be reliable in some situations. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the association between wound pH, wound temperature, and wound culture results with autograft taking.Materials and Methods: In this prospective, cross-sectional study, the body core temperature, wound pH, and local...