Efficacy of Versiva(R)XC (ConvaTec, UK) Dressing in Treatment of Pediatric Hand Burn.
- Author:
Bum Sin SUH
1
;
Young Cheon NA
;
Eun Suk HUH
;
Dong Chul KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Institute of Medical Science, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea. ycnadr@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Versiva(R)XC;
Pediatric hand;
Burn
- MeSH:
Adhesives;
Bandages;
Blister;
Burns;
Cicatrix;
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic;
Colloids;
Contracture;
Exudates and Transudates;
Hand;
Humans;
Polyurethanes
- From:Journal of Korean Burn Society
2009;12(2):145-147
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
