Split Thickness Skin Grafts: An Overview

What is the typical thickness at which split thickness skin grafts are recovered?

1) .012 to .018 inches

2) .018 to .035 inches

3) Determined by program SOP

4) None of the above

Answer:

Split thickness skin grafts are typically obtained at a thickness determined by program Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Split thickness skin grafts are typically harvested at a thickness that is determined by program SOP (Standard Operating Procedure). The thickness range cited (.012 to .035 inches) does not directly correspond to the measurements provided for fingertip and lip skin thickness, which are provided in millimeters and describe skin's natural state rather than grafting standards.

Standard thicknesses for grafts can vary, making the SOP the crucial determining factor for specific procedures and institutions. Split thickness skin refers to the skin grafts that are harvested from a donor site and used to cover wounds. This type of graft typically includes the epidermis and a portion of the dermis. It is thinner than full thickness skin grafts, which include the entire epidermis and dermis.