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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics

Volume  15, Issue 2, April - June 2023, Pages 55-57
 

Case Report

Role of Cyclical Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Scald Bum

Venkatesh A.1, Ravi Kumar Chittoria2, Jacob Antony3

1Junior Resident, Department of General Surgery, 2Professor, Head of IT Wing and Telemedicine, Department of Plastic Surgery & Telemedicine, 3Senior Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.15223.3

Abstract

Aim of this case report is to assess role of negative pressure wound therapy in scalds to faster healing. Clinical examination of the extent of the burn was done. Standard management (antibiotics, Intravenous fluids, analgesics. Dressings, regenerative therapies, scar management) of the burns was done along with that autologous bone marrow aspirate. Autologous bone marrow aspirate is effective in preventing abnormal scarring. Negative pressure wound therapy may be used to promote faster wound healing.


Keywords : Negative pressure wound therapy; Cellophane; Burns
Corresponding Author : Ravi Kumar Chittoria