To study the efficacy of topical hyaluronic acid on wound healing compared to betadine by bates Jensen wound assessment tool

The present study aims to determine the efficacy of hyaluronic acid cream in the management of maxillofacial wounds. Total of twenty-five patients who were randomly assigned to study group, was admitted in for trauma management with facial lacerations was administered hyaluronic acid cream 0.5% (BIONECT) for one week twice daily application on the wounds .the wounds were then assessed with PWAT (photographic wound assessment tool) at 3rd day, 5th day, 7th day respectively. The control group (n=25) was administered with povidone-iodine cream. The study group showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.005) in wound healing earlier than the control group at 7th day. Patient compliance was higher in the study group than the control group. Hyaluronic acid has been proven to be shown in involvement in various stages of wound healing from promoting initial inflammation, granulation tissue formation tissue, keratinocyte migration and proliferation. The hyaluronic acid cream can be utilised as an alternative to promote ideal healing by protecting the wound from detrimental changes, providing or maintaining a damp environment and remarkably reducing microbial load .hence from our study, the hyaluronic acid cream benefits in the healing of acute maxillofacial wounds.

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Experience of negative pressure wound therapy over sternal wound healing: A retrospective review

WCET Journal ◽

10.33235/wcet.39.2.9-18 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 9-18

Author(s):

Wai Sze Ho ◽

Wai Kuen Lee ◽

Ka Kay Chan ◽

Choi Ching Fong

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Negative Pressure ◽

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Wound Care ◽

Wound Therapy ◽

Treatment Pathways ◽

Wound Assessment ◽

One Year

Objectives The aim of this study was to retrospectively review the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in sternal wound healing with the use of the validated Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT), and explore the role of NPWT over sternal wounds and future treatment pathways. Methods Data was gathered from patients' medical records and the institution's database clinical management system. Seventeen subjects, who had undergone cardiothoracic surgeries and subsequently consulted the wound care team in one year were reviewed. Fourteen of them were included in the analysis. Healing improvement of each sternal wound under continuous NPWT and continuous conventional dressings was studied. In total, 23 continuous NPWT and 13 conventional dressing episodes were analysed with the BWAT. Results Among conventional dressing episodes, sternal wound improvement was 2.5–3% over 10 days to 3.5 weeks, whereas 4–5% sternal healing was achieved in 5 days to 2 weeks with sternal wire presence. Better healing at 11% in 1 week by conventional dressing was attained after sternal wire removal. In NPWT episodes, 8–29%, 13–24%, and 15–46% of healing was observed in 2 weeks, 3.5 to 5 weeks and 6 to 7 weeks, respectively. Only 39% wound healing was acquired at the 13th week of NPWT in one subject. With sternal wire present, 6%–29% wound healing progress was achieved by NPWT in 1–4 weeks, and 16–23% wound improvement in 2 to 4.5 weeks by NWPT after further surgical debridement. After sternal wire removal, 6–34% sternal wound healing occurred by continuous NPWT for 1–2 weeks, and maximum healing at 46% after 2.5 weeks of NPWT were observed. Conclusions Better wound healing was achieved in the NPWT group in comparison to conventional dressings alone. However, suboptimal sternal wound healing by NPWT alone was observed. Removal of sternal wire may improve the effectiveness of NPWT. Successful tertiary closure after NPWT among subjects supports the important bridging role of NPWT in sternal wound healing. Factors causing stagnant sternal wound healing by NPWT alone are discussed.

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The role of honey in healing of bedsores in cancer patients

South Asian Journal of Cancer ◽

10.4103/2278-330x.103714 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 01 (02) ◽

pp. 66-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Aramita Saha ◽

Subrata Chattopadhyay ◽

Md. Azam ◽

Prabir Kr. Sur

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Low Cost ◽

Critical Difference ◽

Visual Analogue Pain ◽

Wound Assessment ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Bacteria And Fungi ◽

And Control

Abstract Bacground: Honey was used to treat infected wounds as long as 2000 years before bacteria were discovered. It has been reported to have inhibitory action to around 50 species of bacteria and fungi (aspergillus, penicillium). Usually, Metronidazole powder is used in our palliative clinic for wound healing due to low cost & effectivity. Honey is cheap, easily available ingredient with high astringent activity. Objective: Objectives of the study were to find out the effectiveness of Honey in terms of rate of wound healing & pain control in bedsores of cancer patients. Materials and Methods: 40 cancer patients with bedsore wounds were randomly assigned (1:1 ratio i.e. 20 in each arm) for Study Arm (Honey plus Metronidazole powder) and Control Arm (only Metronidazole powder), attending Palliative clinic of our department in between July 2010 to September 2011. Washing of the wound with normal saline done daily before application of above medicaments. Change of posture & soft bed were encouraged in both groups. A pre designed interview proforma, standardised Bates Jensen Wound Assessment Tool and Visual Analogue Pain assessment scale were used to collect and assess data. Results: There was significant difference in wound healing status (F value = 6.523; Critical Difference =14.03, P&nit;0.05) from day 10 and pain reduction also (F value = 6.638 and Critical Difference = 1.667, P&nit;0.05) from day 7 in study arm. Conclusion: Application of honey dressing provides a better wound healing, rapid pain relief in cancer patients with bedsores in palliative settings.

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Proses Penyembuhan Luka Kaki Diabetik Dengan Perawatan Luka Metode Moist Wound Healing

Ners Muda ◽

10.26714/nm.v2i1.6255 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 9

Author(s):

Andin Fellyta Primadani ◽

Dwi Nurrahmantika Puji Safitri

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Informed Consent ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Wound Assessment

Diabetes merupakan penyakit metabolism yang ditandai dengan tingginya kadar glukosa darah melebihi kadar normal. Salah satu komplikasi dari diabetes adalah luka pada ekstremitas bawah yang disebut luka diabetes (ulkus) sebagai akibat dari gangguan neuropati dan vaskuler. Perawatan luka dengan metode moist wound healing membuat luka tetap lembab, sehingga mempercepat pertumbuhan jaringan dan mempercepat penyembuhan luka. Studi kasus ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa hasil dari implementasi perawatan luka dengan moist wound healing terhadap penyembuhan luka diabetik. Studi kasus ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan proses asuhan keperawatan. Subjek studi kasus adalah pasien DM yang disertai luka diabetik grade 1-2. Subjek studi kasus berjumlah 2 orang, yang didapatkan secara random. Subjek studi kasus telah menandatangani informed consent sebelum dilakukan pengambilan data. Populasi yang digunakan adalah semua pasien dengan luka diabetik. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 2 pasien. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar pengkajian Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT)). Hasil yang didapatkan adalah adanya perbaikan luka yang ditujukkan dengan peningkatan skor pada lembar assessment dengan rerata selisih sebanyak 4 poin. Teknik moist wound healing mempercepat penyembuhan luka diabetik.

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Clinical implementation of a novel wound assessment tool (Silhouette Star) for the accurate measurement and assessment of wound healing rates of DFUs with specific focus on the use of human fibroblast-derived dermal substitute (Dermagraft)

The Foot ◽

10.1016/j.foot.2012.03.009 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 108

Author(s):

Ronald Guberman ◽

Lida Faroqi ◽

Emerson Valdez

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Human Fibroblast ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Dermal Substitute ◽

Clinical Implementation ◽

Specific Focus ◽

Wound Assessment

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Effectiveness of Low Intensity Laser Therapy on the Wound Healing Using Bates Jensen Wound Assessment Tool in Subjects with Pressure Ulcers

International Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i2/65251 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 416

Author(s):

A. Viswanath Reddy ◽

B. C. M. Prasad ◽

G. Ravindra Reddy ◽

Arun G. Maiya

Keyword(s):

Wound Healing ◽

Laser Therapy ◽

Pressure Ulcers ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Low Intensity ◽

Wound Assessment ◽

Low Intensity Laser Therapy ◽

Intensity Laser

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Validation and inter-rater reliability of inexpensive, mini, no-touch infrared surface thermometry devices as an assessment tool for prediction of wound-related deep and surrounding infection

WCET Journal ◽

10.33235/wcet.39.1.18-22 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 18-22

Author(s):

Hiske Smart ◽

Eman Al Al Jahmi ◽

Ebrahim Buhiji ◽

Sally-Anne Smart

Keyword(s):

Temperature Difference ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Predictive Ability ◽

Skin Surface ◽

Infrared Thermometry ◽

Health Care Clinics ◽

Primary Health ◽

Wound Assessment ◽

The Times ◽

Assessment Modality

Industrial infrared thermometry devices are large and, despite being less expensive than the current gold standard Exergen Dermatemp medical infrared thermometer, are still not affordable enough to ensure unrestricted and consistent use of this assessment modality in regular wound-related day-to-day practice. An increased skin surface temperature differentiation of 3°F associated with a wound has a positive predictive ability to detect deep or surrounding wound infection. This study hypothesised that inexpensive, pen- or pocket-sized, no-touch surface infrared thermometry devices will be equal in ability to detect a 3oF increased skin temperature compared to the Exergen Dermatemp infrared device and be reliable in the hands of any wound assessor. The odds of the control and other thermometers to detect a 3oF temperature difference, irrespective of the raters, were achieved in all five of the mini thermometers tested, with a correct temperature difference prediction that occurred in 90.933% of the times (odds determined 9/10). As a result of this study mini, no-touch infrared thermometry, to detect a 3oF temperature difference in wound assessment to determine tendency, could be implemented into primary health care clinics, rural clinics, day-to-day hospital practice and standard outpatients departments at a small financial cost, regardless of which thermometer is put to use.

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