735 Advantages of Biocellulose for Burn Injures

Abstract

Introduction Facial burns are extremely important biological dressings have been developed as temporary substitutes for human skin to avoid infection and accelerate tissue repair, with comfort to the patient. The biocellulose film is produced by the bacterium Acetobacter xylinium. After dehydration process, the obtained product turns into a film. We also use the celluloses film hydrated. Aim: To show the experience of the use of a biocellulose membrane in our hospital, for facial superficial second degree burns.x’x’ Methods This study took place from January 2009 till December 2017. We selected forty five patients with facial superficial second degree burns treated with a biocellulose film since day one post burn. It remained on the face until the complete epithelialization and spontaneous detachment. We studied 45 patients (25 children and 20 adults). We evaluated the final healing time, the pain, the dressing changes and the facility of application (notes from 0 to 10). Results The evaluation note for the ease of application varied from 7 and 8 (40%) and 9 to 10 (60%). We saw spontaneous detachment of the dressing in all cases till day 10. The grade of pain varied from 0 to 2. After day 4 no one referred pain. The full epithelization occurred in 8 days in 90% of children and in 10 days in the other 10% of the children. The restoration in the adults followed t the same pattern. Conclusions The biocellulose dressing seems to be a good option for superficial facial burns. It is painless, easy to apply and has a good cost benefit relation. The authors suggest longer randomized studies. Applicability of Research to Practice New technologies that are cheape, less painfull and efective can be of a great value not only for us but for everyone who work with burn patients.