A Porcine Bioassay Method for Analysis of Thermally Protective Fabrics: A Clinical Grading System.

Abstract

A clinical grading system of severity of cutaneous burn was developed in a porcine cutaneous burn bioassay model using a flame thermal source. From surface appearance, color, sensation, tactile response, tenacity of hair anchoring, and appearance on cut section, a progression of the severity of burn injury was developed and documented with serial still photographs, high-speed cinephotomacrography and clinical descriptions. Variations in this grading scheme were required for skin protected or partially protected with fabrics, blackened with stove polish, or deprived of its circulation. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA069202

Entities

People

  • F. S. Knox Iii
  • G. R. Mccahan Jr.
  • T. L. Wachtel

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Animals
  • Army Aviation
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Burns
  • Fabrics
  • Health Services
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Schools
  • Sensation
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States

Readers

  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
  • Trauma or Military Medicine