Complications of Debriding and Dressing a Burn Allergic reactions to topical antibiotics Equipment for Debriding and Dressing a Burn Nonsterile gloves Cleansing solution, such as 2% chlorhexidine 25 - and 21-gauge needles 10-mL syringe Local injectable anesthetic, such as 1% lidocaine Sterile scissors, forceps Nonadherent dressing Specialized burn wound dressings, if available and warranted (eg, petrolatum gauze impregnated with 3% bismuth tribromophenate) Absorptive bulk dressing (such as 4 × 4 gauze dressings and tape, flexible rolled gauze wrap for extremity burns) Relevant Anatomy for Debriding and Dressing a Burn Burns involving the hands, feet, face, genitals, perineum, or involving major joints or burns that are circumferential or extensive often require transfer to a burn center.