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New Zealand orders 1.2million square cm of skin from America to treat volcano patients who suffered terrible burns

New Zealand has ordered 19,000 sq ins of skin to be flown in from America
Surgeons 'urgently need more skin grafts' in the wake of Monday's eruption
29 victims admitted to burns units, some with burns on 95% of their bodies

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7779947/New-Zealand-orders-skin-America-treat-volcano-patients.html

A total of 29 patients have been admitted to hospital with burns in the wake of Monday's deadly eruption, and doctors say they urgently need more skin grafts.

Faced with an unprecedented number of burn victims and the unusual nature of the burns from toxic volcanic gases, surgeons are having to work quicker than usual.

It is predicted surgeons have 500 hours of operations to perform on patients in the days and months ahead of them.

Officials say 34 people were rescued from White Island via helicopters and admitted to hospitals for their injuries. Of the 29 with burn injuries, 27 have burns over at least 30 per cent of their bodies.

22 of the victims had inhalation burns after breathing in sulphur dioxide and volcanic ash that have affected their lungs, and have been left requiring airway support.

Several of the patients have burns affecting up to 95 per cent of their bodies.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said a number of the victims are in a 'critical condition' in hospital.

Clinical director at Middlemore Hospital Dr Peter Watson said 19,000 sq ins (1.2 million sq cm) of skin would be flown in from America to treat the victims, adding that surgeons 'urgently need more skin grafts'.

Some of the Australian nationals who suffered burn injuries will be transferred from New Zealand back to their home country by an Australian Defence Force aircraft.

The confirmed death toll in the wake of the incident on White Island on Monday has risen to six.