title: [The topical treatment of large second degree burns in childhood by tanning with silvernitrate and mebromide (author's transl)].
abstract: The tanning method using 7% silvernitrate and 2% mebromide solution for second degree burns in childhood is demonstrated. The advantages of this method are described as singular and painless application of the agent, little annoyance of the patient, bactericidal effect in second degree burns, low expenses and easy medical care. The procedure of tanning is preferred in treating burn injuries of the trunk and non mobile areas of the extremities. We report on indication, procedure of tanning and results in the treatment of 129 burned children.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D002056:Burns / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005452:Fluoresceins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008622:Merbromin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012835:Silver Nitrate / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D005452:Fluoresceins; D012835:Silver Nitrate; D008622:Merbromin
vernacular_title: Die lokale antiseptische Behandlung grossflächiger Verbrühungen im Kindesalter mit der Gerbungsmethode auf Silbernitratbasis.