Efficiency of Complex Silver Alginate Matrix: Prospective Study in Burns treatment

Authors: Simões, L.; Cabral, J.
Coimbra, Portugal

Aim: 
This study is aimed to verify if complex silver alginate matrix is a valid option for the treat of burns even in burns with signs of critical colonization or infection, despite the smal amount of silver (comparing with the standard of care) within the limits of biotolerance.

Method:
34 patients with other than 3rd degree burns, using complex silver alginate matrix evaluating effectiveness in the evolution of wound healing and in parallel in controlling the bacterial load on the wound bed with clinical evaluation in each dressing, associated with the photo of the lesion.

Results / Discussion: 
Complex silver alginate matrix proved to be a good option in the treatment of burns, with great aesthetic and functional results in the evaluated cases. Despite its lower concentration of silver, it was not an obstacle in controlling bacterial load, with good aesthetic and functional results. There was also a reduction in mean treatment time to epithelization, according to the protocol used and professionals ease of use.

Conclusion: 
Complex silver alginate matrix It has shown to be a good choice in the treatment of burns, and its lower concentration of silver ions in controlling bacterial load within the limits of biotolerance.

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