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Efficacy of an Adhesive Hydrocolloid Bandage on Wound Healing: Findings of a 28-Day, Single-Centre, Randomised, Controlled Study.

This single-centre, randomised, controlled study assessed the wound healing efficacy of adhesive bandages in eligible healthy adults (N = 36) aged 25-55 with Fitzpatrick skin types II and III using a model of laser-induced wounds. Here, we report data for wounds that were randomised to treatment with either a hydrocolloid bandage for multi-day use (BAND-AID Adhesive Bandage Hydroseal), standard of care (SoC) (BAND-AID Adhesive Bandage Tru-Stay Sheer) or an uncovered control. Primary endpoints included the time to complete healing and a composite wound healing score. Hydrocolloid bandage-treated wounds healed twice as fast as the uncovered control or SoC-treated wounds. Median time (days) to complete healing was significantly faster for the hydrocolloid bandage-treated wounds (6.9) versus SoC (11.9) and uncovered control (11.8). Hydrocolloid bandage-treated wounds had significantly better composite wound healing scores versus SoC and versus uncovered control over 2 weeks. At Day 28, cosmesis was better with hydrocolloid bandage treatment (0.3) versus SoC (0.6) and uncovered control (2.1) (change from baseline in a composite scar score; higher score = worse outcome). Multi-day wound occlusion with a hydrocolloid bandage promoted faster healing and improved cosmesis compared with daily SoC dressings or uncovered control.

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An octyl-2-cyanoacrylate formulation speeds healing of partial-thickness wounds.

BACKGROUND: Occlusive dressings have been known to accelerate the rate of healing. Every year new dressings are being introduced in the marketplace. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a new octyl-2-cyanoacrylate liquid dressing as compared to two over-the-counter bandages on partial-thickness wounds. Performance parameters were epithelialization, erythema, scab formation, material adherence, hemostasis, and infection. METHOD: Eight pigs with a total of 645 partial-thickness wounds were assigned to one of the following treatments: liquid dressing, standard bandage, hydrocolloid bandage, or untreated air exposed. RESULT: The liquid bandage enhanced the rate of epithelialization and was the only treatment to provide complete hemostasis, reduced scab formation, and did not induce an irritant response (erythema) or infection. CONCLUSION: The liquid bandage is an easy to use material that stops bleeding (instantaneous hemostasis) while enhancing healing of partial-thickness wounds.

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[Prevention of scars. A controlled long-term study of the effect of hydrocolloid occlusive bandages after thoracic surgery in children].

We examined the development of hypertrophic scarring in 38 children undergoing thoracic surgery. The patients were observed for average 14 months. A treatment group receiving hydrocolloid occlusive bandage (DuoDERM ConvaTec, Squibb) was compared with a control group. Although the difference between the groups did not reach statistical significance there was a clear tendency towards better prevention of hypertrophic scarring in the group treated with hydrocolloid occlusive bandage.

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Barrier and antibacterial properties of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate-derived wound treatment films.

BACKGROUND: Besides enhancing healing, an ideal dressing should prevent invasion of pathogens and control the number of bacteria already present in the wounds. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the barrier and antimicrobial properties of a cyanoacrylate-based bandage (LAB) against Staphylococcus aureus or Pseudomonas aeruginosa on partial thickness wounds in swine. METHODS: Barrier study: Bacteria were inoculated over test materials (LAB, standard bandage, air-exposed) that were placed over wounds. The bacteria from wounds were quantitated at 24, 48, and 72 hours postinoculation. Antimicrobial study: Wounds inoculated with bacteria were covered with LAB, standard bandage, or hydrocolloid bandage or left air-exposed. The bacteria recovered from wounds were quantitated at 24 and 72 hours after treatment. RESULTS: Barrier study: No bacteria were recovered from LAB-treated wounds. Antimicrobial study: LAB reduced the number of inoculated bacteria in comparison to all other groups. CONCLUSION: LAB is effective in protecting wounds from external bacterial invasion and reducing bacterial contamination.

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Planimetric rate of healing in venous ulcers of the leg treated with pressure bandage and hydrocolloid dressing.

BACKGROUND: Venous leg ulcers are a common cause of morbidity, but few predictive parameters exist that can be used to follow their progress. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the use of healing rate as a useful parameter in the treatment of venous ulceration. METHODS: Twenty-seven venous ulcers being treated with a standard regimen were evaluated. We calculated the initial (4-week) and overall healing rates using the Gilman method (delta A/p). RESULTS: The average initial healing rate for all ulcers combined, the healed group, and the nonhealing group was 0.069, 0.087, and -0.005 cm/wk, respectively. Similarly, the average overall healing rate for all ulcers combined, the healed group, and the nonhealing group was 0.062, 0.089, and -0.043 cm/wk, respectively. CONCLUSION: The initial healing rate (delta A/p(0-4)) may be an appropriate end point for clinical investigations comparing therapies for the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers.

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The influence of systemic growth hormone administration on the healing time of skin graft donor sites in a pig model.

A more rapid healing of skin graft donor sites has often been observed during ultimoratio therapies with growth hormone in adults who have suffered extremely severe burns. The purpose of this animal experimental study was to examine the influence of systemic growth hormone administration on the healing time of skin graft donor sites under standardized conditions in pigs. The animals were 14 (7 experimental and 7 control) male, sexually mature, German domestic pigs, in which 30 skin graft donor sites 8 cm x 4 cm and 0.6 mm deep were created. Fifteen each of the skin graft donor sites were bandaged with the same material [hydrocolloid bandage (Varihaesive E) and PVP-iodine gauze (Braunovidon Gaze)]. The test period was 15 days for each pig, whereby recombinant growth hormone (0.5 IU/kg body weight per day) was applied subcutaneously in the experimental group. The bandages were changed under brief narcosis every 2 days, during which one skin-punch biopsy was taken per skin graft donor site, and blood samples were drawn for determination of the serum IGF-1 values. Photographic documentation was also recorded. The biopsies were examined histologically (hematoxylin and eosin stain) and immunohistochemically (collagen IV and VII, and laminin), whereby histologically the start of keratinization was assessed as a healing criterion. The serum IGF-1 values in the growth hormone group were statistically significantly higher than in the control group. Immunohistochemically, a complete basal membrane was observed in both the experimental and the control group after the 7th or 8th day. A clearly elevated serum IGF-1 level correlated in the growth hormone group with the skin graft donor sites healing. It could thus be demonstrated both clinically and histologically that systemic application of growth hormone results in a statistically significantly more rapid healing of the skin graft donor sites by 2 days earlier than in the control group.

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Purpura fulminans in severe congenital protein C deficiency: monitoring of treatment with protein C concentrate.

UNLABELLED: This report describes the successful use of protein C concentrate to treat severe purpura fulminans in a homozygous protein C-deficient infant for 8 months until oral anticoagulation was initiated. While fresh frozen plasma was previously used in such cases to replace protein C in the acute phase, the availability of a monoclonal antibody purified protein C concentrate now allows specific replacement of protein C, avoiding problems of fluid overload. An occlusive-hydrocolloid bandage proved to be effective in local treatment of skin lesions. D-dimer, fibrin monomer, thrombin-antithrombin complex and prothrombin fragment 1 + 2 were useful markers in monitoring and optimizing protein C replacement therapy. CONCLUSION: Diagnosis of protein C deficiency should be considered in a newborn with purpura fulminans. Early diagnosis and adequate replacement therapy is life-saving. Today, administration of protein C is the acute as well as long-term therapy of choice.

Antibodies, Monoclonal↗

Evaluation of a flexible new liquid polymer wound dressing.

Occlusive dressings are the foundation of wound care and have been shown to speed epithelialization and healing of surgical sites. Many different dressings have been introduced over the years including antibacterial ointments with gauze and adhesive, hydrocolloid bandages, and liquid adhesives. All of these have their limitations and advantages. We introduce our experience with a new organic polymer in solvent which when applied to a wound forms a flexible occlusive bandage. The material has been shown to have antimicrobial properties and be well-tolerated by patients.

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Local treatment of venous leg ulcers.

At present the following guidelines for treatment of venous leg ulcers from our department are: Check the patients' general health--special attention to heart incompensation with oedema of the legs and the peripheral circulation. The most relevant laboratory tests are haemoglobin and urine-glucose. Routine bacterial cultivation is not necessary in non-diabetic patients as the result will generally not influence diagnosis, treatment or prognosis. Furthermore, treatment with topical antibiotics should be avoided. It is not only unnecessary, wasteful and sensitizing, but it also involves a risk of causing antibiotic resistance. Systematic antibiotic therapy is indicated only when obvious inflammatory signs in the tissues surrounding the ulcer are present, e.g. erysipelas or cellulitis. Non-sensitizing topical remedies should be applied. Avoid wool, alcohols, parabens, topical antibiotics and oxiquinolines. When eczema occurs use a hydrocortisone preparation in an inert base. Epicutaneous testing might be indicated. Bandages to be recommended are double-layer bandages consisting of an inner zinc oxide impregnated stocking and an outer elastic bandage and hydrocolloid dressing plus compression bandage.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗

Hydrocolloid dressings.

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Bandages, Hydrocolloid↗

A comparison of two hydrocolloid sheet dressings.

This article examines the clinical application of hydrocolloid dressings as a whole. Two thin hydrocolloid sheets - Tegasorb thin and Duoderm extra thin - were essayed in the clinical area, and compared for their ease of application and removal, conformability, wear time and patient comfort. Both dressings were found to be highly acceptable in clinical practice, with advantages and disadvantages to each type of dressing. There was a high level of patient acceptability and no adverse reactions were noted during this evaluation. Pain reduction was noted by patients with superficial pressure sores and trauma wounds that were treated with thin hydrocolloid sheets.

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