Contraindications to Burn Escharotomy None Complications of Burn Escharotomy Complications from the procedure include Bleeding Infection Damage to underlying neurovascular structures Inadvertent fasciotomy Equipment for Burn Escharotomy Sterile drapes Cleansing solution, such as povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine 25 - and 21-gauge needles 10-mL syringes Local anesthetic, such as 1% lidocaine #11 scalpel and / or electrocautery device Sterile gauze Topical antimicrobial such as bacitracin or mupirocin Sterile gloves Relevant Anatomy for Burn Escharotomy Eschars occur in full-thickness burns or, less commonly, deep partial-thickness burns through at least the dermis.