Comparison of Conventional Normal Saline Dressing and Honey Dressing In the Management of Chronic Non-Healing Ulcers
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: The management of chronic wounds has been a considerable challenge since centuries. Nonstandard treatment that is both medically and financially effective needs to be identified. Honey has been used for its healing properties for centuries and has been used to successfully heal chronic wounds including pressure-ulcers. Methods: This is a study comparing conventional normal saline dressing and honey dressing in the management of chronic non healing ulcers carried out from July 2014 to June 2015. Factors assessed include average hospital stay, culture sterility before and after dressing, the outcome - discharged, amputated or grafted, whether diabetes and vascular compromise has altered the results in two groups. Results: As in evidence with ancient literature and studies in modern literature it was proved that irrespective of age, gender, presence of co-morbidities like diabetes and vascular compromise; honey dressing was significantly advantageous over conventional normal saline dressing in terms of culture sterility, final limb outcome as well as less stay in hospital. This study turns to prove that honey dressing is a better alternative to conventional normal saline dressing which can also pave way for better antibiotic stewardship and decreased antibiotic resistance.
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Dr Abdul Latheef A
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