[Effects of topical emu oil on wound healing in scalded rats].
OBJECTIVE
To observe the effect of topical emu oil on wound healing in scalded rats.


METHODS
Thirty Wistar rats with second degree scald were randomized into emu oil group, povidone iodine group and liquid paraffin group. The times of twisting of the rat body, water content and effusion of the scald wound and the percentage of wound healing were observed.


RESULTS
Compared with povidone iodine and liquid paraffin, emu oil reduced the times of body twisting of the scalded rats, the water content and effusion of the scald wound, and increased the percentage of wound healing.


CONCLUSIONS
Emu oil can alleviate inflammation in the scald wound and promote wound healing in rats.
Li
Zhi-qing
ZQ
Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515,China. lizq1112@21cn.com
Wang
Jia-han
JH
Ren
Jia-liang
JL
Yi
Zhao-hui
ZH
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D002056:Burns / Q000188:drug therapy*; D020312:Dromaiidae; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009821:Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011897:Random Allocation; D051381:Rats; D017208:Rats, Wistar; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*
D009821:Oils