Medihoney and Santyl for Burn Injuries

Launched by ALLEGHENY SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ALSO KNOWN AS ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK RESEARCH INSTITUTE) · Sep 25, 2014

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Researchers have examined the usefulness of honey as a treatment for a variety of wounds. Molan outlines some of the benefits of honey in the treatment of wounds, such as its effective antibacterial activity, debriding action, anti-inflammatory component, and antioxidant activity. In addition, the acidity of honey may improve wound healing by decreasing the pH of the wound and providing more oxygen, which ultimately helps to regenerate tissue .

Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of honey's antibacterial properties. For example, the antibacterial activity of honey has been sho...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • New patient presenting with a partial thickness burn injury in at least two non-contiguous locations of the body.
• • Enrollment will occur within 72 hours of sustaining a burn injury.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive or language barriers that preclude completion of study measures.
• • Have burn injuries exceeding 40% total body surface area (TBSA).
• • Have a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or kidney disease.
• • Are receiving treatment (e.g., chemotherapy, dialysis) that can create concerns with immunodeficiency or affect healing.
• • Are pregnant.