Comparison Between Drinking Water and Normal Saline in Irrigating Traumatic Wound

Launched by PATAN ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES · Mar 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the best way to clean traumatic wounds, specifically comparing the use of tap water versus normal saline (a saltwater solution) for irrigation. There has been some debate about which solution is better for preventing infections in wounds, but previous studies have shown that both tap water and normal saline seem to be equally effective. Researchers want to gather more information to help clarify this issue.

To participate in this trial, individuals should have a laceration (a cut) that occurred within the last 6 hours and involves areas like the arms, legs, scalp, or head and neck. However, those with certain types of wounds, such as bites, punctures, or wounds that are very dirty and need surgical cleaning, will not be eligible. Participants will receive either tap water or normal saline to clean their wounds, and their healing process will be monitored. This study aims to ensure that patients receive the best possible care for their injuries while also contributing to important medical knowledge.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Laceration wound presenting within 6 hours of duration
• • Lacerations involving upper and lower limbs, scalps, head and neck
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Lacerations involving, lips, ears, mucosal surface, perineal and peri anal region
• • Punctured or penetrating wound
• • Bite wounds by human or animals or snakes
• • Dirty wound requiring surgical debridement
• • Patient requiring irrigation of wound with more than 1 liter of fluid
• • Wounds involving tendon, joint or bone
• • Wound associated with open fracture
• • Patient on corticosteroid, antibiotics or immunosuppressant
• • Patient who are not able to come for follow-up
• • Immunocompromised patient
• • Patient with history of significant peripheral vascular disease