Case study: Partial-thickness burn to abdomen

Wound type:

Burn

Patient

19-year-old male

History

Unremarkable medical history

95%
granulation tissue and complete debridement in 11 days*
*Individual results will vary

Wound presentation

  • Deep, partial-thickness burn on the abdomen covering 6% of total body surface area
  • Caused by a cooking oil spill
  • Initially surgically debrided and treated with Silver Sulfadiazine (SSD) cream
  • Wound deepened after five days

Treatment

Debridement with SANTYL◊ Ointment and initiation of an antibacterial powder

Image

Day 1

  • Partial-thickness burn
  • White eschar and pink granulation tissue initially present
  • Wound deepened, more white eschar present
  • Daily SANTYL Ointment and antibacterial powder initiated
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Day 11

  • 95% granulation tissue
  • SANTYL Ointment and antibacterial powder discontinued
  • Application of a petrolatum impregnated gauze dressing with antibiotic ointment instituted

Result

95%
granulation tissue and complete debridement in 11 days*
*Individual results will vary

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