Application of <em>Lucilia sericata</em> Larvae in Debridement of Pressure Wounds in Outpatient Settings

Biological therapy using Lucilia sericata larvae has numerous advocates worldwide, yet it is still fairly unknown and not commonly applied in daily practice because of the limited awareness insufficient experience medical nursing personnel. There are case reports suggesting that maggot can be supported by lay caregivers, provided they supervised informed physicians/nurses. The foregoing observation suggests method should considered for implementation a wider group caregivers if accepted meticulously trained experienced staff. concerns related to therapeutic use maggots certain regions seem understandable, but scientific facts. It noted many agents (including brood) used medicine natural origin, associated with low production costs high possibilities course therapy. By analyzing literature our own clinical research experience, we have come conclusions therapy, as quick safe providing cleaning revitalization process treating wounds various etiologies, especially pressure ulcers. In current study, medical-grade were remove necrotic tissue from deep sores. treatment mostly both patients. most cases, conducted personnel home outpatient settings. Over analyzes involving collected specimens, there no statistically significant relationships (p> 0.05) confirmed between wound surface successfully cleared brood variables, such time formation, location, size, depth damage structure. lack statistical dependence may result small size studied group. Based on findings, formulated following conclusions: Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT) fast effective enabling preparation bed. MDT settings acceptable patients their caregivers.