Clinical Experience of ActicoatTM Treatment in Extensive Burn Wounds

Authors

  • Chomchark Chuntrasakul Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Pornprom Muangman Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Ratchanee Benjathanung Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Supapun Suvanchote Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Sujin Boonpamee Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Sirisauvanee Jantarapakdee Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Suchada Kittidacha Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

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ActicoatTM Silver Zinc Sulfadiazine (Siriraj Burn Cream)

Abstract

ActicoatTM (Smith & Nephew, Hull, UK) is a relatively new form of silver antimicrobial barrier dressing produces a moist healing environment along with the sustained release of ionic silver for improved microbial control. The benefits of acticoat in the management of extensive burn wounds have been well established. Acticoat has been reported to reduce wound infection and promote healing. No evidence has emerged of resistance or cytotoxicity to acticoat. Given these potential advantages, we have used acticoat in a variety of treatment of extensive burn wounds at burn unit, Siriraj Hospital during September 2002-May 2005. We reviewed with attention to wound etiology, % of organism colonization, efficacy and cost effectiveness. Due to its long lasting properties led to less frequent dressing changes and reduce trauma and pain to burn patients. It is particularly benefit to patients who suffered from partial thickness burn wound especially in children and high% of total body surface area (TBSA) patients (>15%). Acticoat treatment in extensive burn wounds also confirmed its efficacy, low labor cost set up and cost effectiveness compared to conventional dressing with silver zinc sulfadiazine.

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Published

01-02-2007

How to Cite

Chuntrasakul, C. ., Muangman, P. ., Benjathanung, R. ., Suvanchote, S. ., Boonpamee, S., Jantarapakdee, S. ., & Kittidacha, S. . (2007). Clinical Experience of ActicoatTM Treatment in Extensive Burn Wounds. Siriraj Medical Journal, 59(2), 47–51. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/246031

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 2 (2007): Mar-Apr

Section

Original Article

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