Biobrane improves wound healing in burned children without increased risk of infection

A synthetic bilaminar membrane used as a skin substitute (Biobrane) has been shown to decrease pain and hospitalization in superficial second-degree burns. Despite these benefits, it has not been utilized universally, particularly in young children, due to a perceived increase in related infections....

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Published in:Shock (Augusta, Ga.) Ga.), 2000-09, Vol.14 (3), p.314-319
Main Authors: Lal, S, Barrow, R E, Wolf, S E, Chinkes, D L, Hart, D W, Heggers, J P, Herndon, D N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Infective Agents, Local - therapeutic use
Body Surface Area
Burns - complications
Burns - therapy
Child, Preschool
Coated Materials, Biocompatible - adverse effects
Coated Materials, Biocompatible - therapeutic use
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Length of Stay
Male
Occlusive Dressings - adverse effects
Prospective Studies
Silver Sulfadiazine - therapeutic use
Treatment Outcome
Wound Healing - physiology
Wound Infection - physiopathology
Wound Infection - prevention & control
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Summary:A synthetic bilaminar membrane used as a skin substitute (Biobrane) has been shown to decrease pain and hospitalization in superficial second-degree burns. Despite these benefits, it has not been utilized universally, particularly in young children, due to a perceived increase in related infections. We propose that when this synthetic membrane is applied to superficial scald burns
ISSN:1073-2322
DOI:10.1097/00024382-200014030-00013