Invited critique: results of an internet survey on the treatment of partial thickness burns, full thickness burns, and donor sites.
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The objective of this study was to analyze which materials and methods are used for the management of partial and full thickness burns, as well as donor sites. An Internet survey was used to poll directors of burn centers around the world on their preferences for local treatment of different types of burns and donor sites. Results were tabulated and expressed as a percentage of the total number of answers for a given indication. Although many new wound care materials have been launched in the last decade, few of these actually are used widely. The most commonly used materials for partial thickness burns and donor sites are still silver sulphadiazine 1% cream, other antimicrobial ointments and creams and impregnated gauze type dressings. Of the newly available treatment modalities, only two silver dressings were chosen frequently as a primary option for the management of partial thickness burns and donor sites. For full thickness burns, the primary choice is excision and grafting. The diversity of dressings and techniques indicated as preferred in this survey, including many that are known to have side effects, indicates that there is no consensus on topical treatment of partial thickness burns and donor sites. Many respondents prefer "tried and true" materials over newer dressings, particularly if the latter have not been tested in a clinical trial.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association
دوره 28 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007