A collaborative study with Harvard Medical School
Effectiveness of a Chitosan Lactate Microfibre Dressing in Managing Hypergranulation Tissue in a Chronic Second-degree Burn
Publication Details:
Alves, A.R. and Marques, M.S. (2024) A case study on the effectiveness of a chitosan lactate microfibre dressing in managing hypergranulation tissue in a chronic second-degree burn. Wound Care Today, 2024.
Wound Details
Chronic second-degree (partial-thickness) burn on the right lower limb.
Key Findings and Data:
- Decreased by more than 50% over 4 weeks.
- Wound size reduced from 40×15 cm to 30×15 cm.
- Improved epithelialization and formation of healthy granulation tissue.
- MaxioCel’s superior exudate absorption helped maintain a balanced wound environment.
- Enhanced patient mobility—allowed transfer from bed to chair, critical for rehabilitation.
- Wound condition improved, indicated by reduced hyper-granulation tissue, a decrease in slough by 50%, and an increase in granulation and epithelialisation
Key Insights
- MaxioCel’s ability to control exudate and facilitate autolytic debridement contributed to normalizing granulation tissue.
- MaxioCel shows promise as a valuable addition to chronic wound care regimens.
- Particularly beneficial for complex wounds in immobilized patients, improving both healing and quality of life.
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