The Usefulness of Enzyme Alginogel (Flaminal(R)) for 2nd Degree Burn Patient Treatment

Yu, Kyung Han; Yoon, Yong Il; Lim, Soo A; Ryu, An Yung

Abstract

PURPOSE
In conservative treatment of burn wounds, early epithelialization is essential to obtain good aesthetic and functional results. When choosing of dressing method to treat burn wound we should consider an optimal environment for healing. In this study, we used enzyme alginogel that is a new class of non cytotoxic wound care products.
METHODS
Patient information from May 2012 to October 2012 was analysed for degree of epithelialization, bacterial loads and pain. We retrospectively reviewed the efficacy of enzyme alginogel (Flaminal(R)) in the experimenal group of 31 patients treated with this product and compared this with a control group of 30 patients treated with classical treatment.
RESULTS
The study showed a significantly shorter healing time and decresed pain in the Flaminal(R) group. A limited number of patients were found to be positive for wound swabs and no severe inflammation and allergic reaction.
CONCLUSION
Applying enzyme alginogel (Flaminal(R)) to burn wound showed satisfactory results in epithelialization, degree of pain. It can be one of treatment options for partial thickness burn wound.