Biobrane versus duoderm for the treatment of intermediate thickness burns in children: a prospective, randomized trial.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2005
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2005.04.029
Abstract
In this study, we directly compared the efficacy of Biobrane and Duoderm for the treatment of small intermediate thickness burns in children in a prospective, randomized fashion to determine their relative impact on wound healing, pain scores, and cost. Patients under 18 years of age with intermediate thickness burns on a surface area less than 10% were enrolled and treated with one of the two dressing systems. Data collected included mechanism of injury, time to complete healing, pain scores, and institutional cost of materials until healing was complete. No significant difference in time to healing or pain scores was detected between the two groups. The cost of each treatment was statistically more expensive in the Biobrane group. The results of this study demonstrate that Duoderm and Biobrane provide equally effective treatment of partial thickness burns among in the pediatric population. However, Duoderm is statistically less expensive than Biobrane and can be considered a first-line treatment option for intermediate thickness burn wounds in children.
Journal Title
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
Volume
31
Issue
7
First Page
890
Last Page
893
MeSH Keywords
Adolescent; Bandages, Hydrocolloid; Burns; Child; Child, Preschool; Coated Materials, Biocompatible; Costs and Cost Analysis; Female; Humans; Male; Pain; Pain Measurement; Prospective Studies; Treatment Outcome; Wound Healing
Keywords
Burns; Wound Healing
Recommended Citation
Cassidy, C., St Peter, S. D., Lacey, S., Beery, M., Ward-Smith, P., Sharp, R. J., Ostlie, D. J. Biobrane versus duoderm for the treatment of intermediate thickness burns in children: a prospective, randomized trial. Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries 31, 890-893 (2005).
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