Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A randomized comparative trial between Acticoat and SD-Ag in the treatment of residual burn wounds, including safety analysis.
To investigate and evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Acticoat with nanocrystalline silver for external use on the management of the residual wounds post-burn. ⋯ Acticoat with nanocrystalline silver promotes the healing process of residual wounds post-burn effectively. No adverse reaction of Acticoat was found during the study.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Suprathel-an innovative, resorbable skin substitute for the treatment of burn victims.
Autologous split skin grafts are the most reliable method for closing third degree burns. Under this scheme, donor sites as well as second degree burns under conservative treatment, however, would benefit from rapid wound closure. For this treatment, biological as well as synthetic materials are available. ⋯ The Suprathel membrane adhered rapidly to the wound thus protecting against infections and promoting wound healing. No allergic reactions were observed. The ability of the material to resorb ensured pain-free removal after complete healing of the wound.
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We reviewed 24 studies of chemical burns by means of assault in the last 40 years. We describe 771 cases of chemical assault in total. Jamaica had the largest absolute number of cases. ⋯ The youngest cohort was from Bangladesh. The role of gender, agents used and legislation were discussed. We identified two broad motives; increases in violent crime and use as a crime of passion in disputes between men and women.
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Silver compounds have been exploited for their medicinal properties for centuries. At present, silver is reemerging as a viable treatment option for infections encountered in burns, open wounds, and chronic ulcers. ⋯ The present review aims at examining all available evidence about effects, often contradictory, of silver on wound infection control and on wound healing trying to determine the practical therapeutic balance between antimicrobial activity and cellular toxicity. The ultimate goal remains the choice of a product with a superior profile of infection control over host cell cytotoxicity.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of early enteral arginine supplementation on resuscitation of severe burn patients.
To investigate the effects of dietary supplementation of l-arginine (l-Arg) on shock in severely burned patients. ⋯ Enteral feeding with l-arginine supplementation on early stage of burn decreases NO production to a relatively normal level and exerts beneficial effects on the resuscitation of burned shock.