title: Use of Biobrane in management of scalds.
abstract: A scald burn is a superficial to mid second-degree burn with a viable dermis beneath the blisters and a good blood flow. However, the burn may be incapacitating because of pain and fluid and heat loss. Biobrane adheres very well to this depth of burn and mechanically and biochemically closes the wound. We have used Biobrane on scald burns for the last 5 years and have found it to be an excellent method of treating superficial second-degree burns.
authors.affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Demling
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D010636:Phenols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; C042816:Biobrane; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D010636:Phenols; C004554:2,4,6-tribromophenol