J Korean Burn Soc.
2009 Dec;12(2):145-147.
Efficacy of Versiva(R)XC (ConvaTec, UK) Dressing in Treatment of Pediatric Hand Burn
- Affiliations
-
- 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Institute of Medical Science, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea. ycnadr@hanmail.net
- 2Hana Orthopaedic Hospital, Iksan, Korea.
Abstract
- PURPOSE
Effective management of pediatric hand burn is a considerable challenge for clinicians. Traditional dressings may result in significant pain, wound dryness, weak adhesive strength, and increase necessity for dressing change. Versiva(R)XC is combined dressing materials of hydrocolloid, hydrofiber, a polyurethane foam. Authors have used Versiva(R)XC in treatment of pediatric hand burns, and we experienced that maintenance of dressing is comfortable and decrease patient's discomfort.
METHODS
Study enrolled 9 patients of mean age 3.6 years with second degree pediatric hand burn, Versiva(R)XC dressing initially applied after bullae aspiration and saline gauze dressing. After admission, we daily changed the dressing in first two or three days and had an interval of two or three days depending on the degree of exudate from the wound.
RESULTS
The mean day of application was 6.3 days. None of patients required surgery and healed with no other complication of scar contracture and hypertrophic scar formation.
CONCLUSION
The dressing with Versiva(R)XC was effective method because of decreased pain, easy dressing change, more comfort, and decreased hospital day.
Keyword
- Full Text Links
-
- Actions
-
Cited
- CITED
-
- Close
- Share
-
- Similar articles
-
- Efficacy of Versiva(R) (Convatec, UK) Dressing in Treatment of Pediatric Facial and Neck Burn
- Efficacy of Aquacell(R) Dressing in Partial Thickness Burn Patients
- Effective Dressing Considering Adhesion and Absorptance in Treatment of Second Degree Facial Burn
- The Effects of Self-Selected Music on Anxiety and Pain during Burn Dressing Changes
- Efficacy of Mepitel(R) in Treatment of Second Degree Burn
