Abstract
Objective: To report a case of medical care provided to a patient with tissue integrity damaged by burns during the cauterization procedure of anogenital lesions caused by Human Papillomavirus. Case details: This is a descriptive case report study that started from the experience of nurses regarding the care of a patient admitted to a large public hospital, a reference for the treatment of burn patients. Patient L.A.A., female, 34 years old, single, lesion in the perineal region compatible with grade II and III burns that extend to the vagina or anus caused by a thermal agent / electrode (flame + direct electric shock). Final considerations: The patient care in this case study aimed, mainly, to promote and restore the integrity of the skin. The nurse plays a fundamental role not in the wound healing process and infection prevention, which is one of the causes of death in burn patients.