The role of hydrogel dressings in the treatment of burn patients

In recent years, hydrogel dressings have received widespread attention and application in the treatment of burn patients. This article will introduce in detail the characteristics, principle of action, and effect of hydrogel dressings in the treatment of burn patients.

Characteristics of hydrogel dressings :

1. High water content: Hydrogel dressing can absorb a large amount of wound exudate, maintain a moist wound environment, and help wound healing.

2. Good biocompatibility: Hydrogel dressing has good biocompatibility with human tissues and will not cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.

3. Breathability: Hydrogel dressing has good breathability, which helps gas exchange on the wound surface and reduces the risk of infection.

4. Antibacterial effect: Some hydrogel dressings have antibacterial effects, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria on the wound surface and reduce the risk of infection.

How hydrogel dressings work in the treatment of burn patients :

The working principles of hydrogel dressings in the treatment of burn patients mainly include the following aspects:

1. Keep the wound moist

Hydrogel dressings can absorb a large amount of wound exudate, maintain a moist wound environment, and help wound healing.

2. Promote granulation tissue growth

Hydrogel dressings can provide a suitable growth environment, promote the growth of granulation tissue, and accelerate wound healing.

3. Reduce pain:

Hydrogel dressings can reduce wound pain and improve patient comfort.

4. Retain active substances in the exudate and promote the release of active substances

Wound exudate contains a variety of growth factors such as platelets, derived growth factors, etc. These growth factors play an important role in regulating the wound-healing process. They not only stimulate the growth of fibroblasts but also act as macrophages and neutrophils. Chemoattractant for cells and smooth muscle cells.

5. Reduce the risk of infection

A moist environment is established under an occlusive dressing. Due to the inherent characteristics of occlusive dressings, they have a blocking effect on microorganisms in the external environment. Clinical application shows that under this condition, the wound infection rate is only 2.6%. Compared with traditional dry healing methods, the chance of infection is greatly reduced.

6. Reduce scar tissue formation

Since the wound is kept moist and dry scab is formed by excessive evaporation of wound exudate, and no mechanical damage will occur again when the dressing is changed, which is conducive to wound healing. At the same time, a moist environment will not cause the nerve endings of the wound to be directly exposed to the air and feel pain, so it will reduce the patient's pain sensation, thereby indirectly promoting wound healing.

The effect of hydrogel dressings in the treatment of burn patients :

When burns occur, hydrogel dressing products are highly effective and approved for emergency first-aid burn treatment in the prehospital setting. Hydrogel products can cool the burned area, reduce pain, and prevent further damage without causing hypothermia or interfering with debridement (removal of damaged tissue or foreign matter) of the wound.

In summary, hydrogel dressings play an important role in the treatment of burn patients. It can maintain a moist environment in the wound, promote the growth of granulation tissue, relieve pain, and reduce the risk of infection, thereby accelerating wound healing and improving the patient's quality of life. However, the use of hydrogel dressings also needs to be based on patient-specific conditions and physician recommendations to ensure optimal treatment results.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: October 28, 2022