Principles of skin grafting

This educational presentation delivered by Dr Kirstie MacGill provides an understanding on skin grafting. It compliments and builds on the video called "Skin Graft Knives: Taking a split skin graft" (This video can be found via the search bar).

The aim of this education is to:

1. Identify the differences between split thickness and full thickness skin grafts.
2. Outline how skin grafts “Take” and how to reduce graft failure.
3. Describe skin graft donor site healing and choose dressings.
4. Assess the importance of post operative care to improve results after skin grafting.