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Anastasia Dessy Harsono Aditya Wardhana

Abstract

Background: Many  topical  agents  are  available  for  the treatment  of  partial  thickness  burns.  We examined  Moist  Exposed  Burn  Ointment  (MEBO)  and  honey  as  dressing  agents;  regarding  their natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties. They have also been proven to be superior than silver sulphadiazine in treating burn wound.
Methods: A  total  of  34  patients  were  randomly  allocated  into  MEBO  group  and  Indonesian  local honey group. The dressings are changed  daily, with corresponding interventions applied. The depth and extent of burn wounds were assessed upon patient’s admission and once a week for two weeks. Pain  level was  evaluated  using  the Numeric  Rating  Scale  (NRS).  The  wound  swabs  were  cultured weekly to obtain microorganisms profile. The cost-per-day of each group were counted.
Result: Acute  partial  thickness  burn  in  MEBO  group  showed  faster  healing  compared  to  honey group. NRS  scores for  pain were also lower in MEBO group. MEBO was found  to be more effective in decreasing bacterial colonization. Cost of  treating wound  using MEBO until complete healing was also lesser than local honey.
Conclusions: As  topical agent  to  treat  partial  thickness burns,  MEBO  is  superior  compared  to  local honey due to faster healing, better pain relief, fewer bacterial colonization and the more cost-effective usage.

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Burns

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Randomized Control Trial Comparing Moist Exposed Burn Ointment and Honey as Dressings Agents in Patients with Second -Degree Burns. J Plast Rekons [Internet]. 2013 Jan. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 2];2(1). Available from: https://jprjournal.com/index.php/jpr/article/view/128

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