Gelfoam - a biologically resorbable gelatin sponge - has the function of restricting hemorrhage, providing platelet rupture, and supporting fibrin threads. Beriplast - a fibrinogen-thrombin compound - is used to adhere tissues, to consolidate sutures and in hemostasis. The objective of this study was to perform a histological analysis of the effects of haemostatic agents on osseous repair. Thes...

While topical antimicrobial agents are indicated for most if not all burn wounds, the choice of a topical agent must consider many factors such as the wound depth, anticipated time to healing, need for surgical intervention, and the known cytotoxicity of the agent. Especially relevant to the pediatric burn patient are the antimicrobial agent's properties related to causing pain or irritation an...

• Methods: Case series data were analyzed from 66 failing periodontal maintenance patients who had exhausted treatment options before using prescription trays with a 1.7% hydrogen peroxide gel once or twice daily for two-and-a-half to five years. Data included pocket probing depths (PPD), bleeding on probing (BOP), smoking status, and compliance with tray usage. Data were collected prior to tra...

INTRODUCTION Serious pelvic injuries are associated with a high mortality rate, 2 which has remained persistently high even with advances in hospital care. Hypovolaemia is often a significant contributing factor to these deaths 3 If haemorrhage from pelvic injuries could be controlled or reduced in the prehospital environment, then survival rates might increase. Improved mortality has been seen...

Monsel’s solution (ferric subsulphate) is an iron salt first described in the literature in 1856 by Leon Monsel (1). Since then it has been widely used by dermatologists as a haemostatic agent in minor surgical procedures, such as tangential excision and punch biopsy (2). Ferric chloride is also a source of ferric ions, which is used in dermatological procedures and is considered more convenien...