Evaluate the locally therapeutic effect of 2.2% Ceri nitrate gel on burn wound

Nguyen Ngoc Tuan1,, Do Kim Son1, Lam Thi Dan Chi1
1 Le Huu Trac National Burn Hospital

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Abstract

Introduction: Deep epidermal burns (intermediate burns) is often complicated by necrosis causing severe inflammation and infection. Cerium Nitrate is an effective spot treatment remedy that has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and drying effect on wet necrosis. In 2019, the National Hospital of Burns produced 2.2% Cerium nitrate gel (up to baseline standard).


Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the gel at deep dermis burns.    


Subjects: Patients with deep III-degree burns, treated at the Le Huc Trac National Burn Hospital; compare the therapeutic effect of clinical Cerium nitrate gel with 1% SSD cream.


Result: The results showed that in the experimented area, the necrosis was dry, inflammation, and pus discharge was significantly reduced compared to that of the control. The duration of treatment is significantly shortened. There were no systemic and local side effects.


Conclusion: Cerium nitrate gel is safe for use, effectively drying necrosis, and its anti-inflammatory, and facilitate healing tremendously.

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