A Comparative Study Between Conventional And Nanosilver Dressings In Patients With Diabetic Ulcer
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
A patient of diabetes mellitus is exposed to a number of complications of which Diabetic foot is a common condition. The surgeon is usually facing the problem of “Life and Leg”. With proper understanding of the disease and the new concepts in the management of Diabetic foot, it has been possible to save many limbs and lives.The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Nano crystalline silver dressings in the management of diabetic foot ulcer. A prospective study of 54 cases of Diabetic foot ulcers belonging to Wagner’s Grades 1 and 2, admitted and treated (from Sept 2015 to Sept 2017) in Siddhartha Medical College / Government General Hospital, Vijayawada, AP, India was done. They were randomly sorted into 2 groups and comparative study was done between conventional and Nano silver dressings.Nano silver dressings in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers were found to be safe, effective, promote wound healing and epithelization, eliminate anaerobes and break microbial synergy more effectively than conventional dressing.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. P. Nancharaiah MS, Dr. S. Zwalitha MS, Dr. V. Jeevan Kumar MBBS.
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