Study of the Treatment of Burn Wounds With Antimicrobial Topical Soaks

Comparing the Use of Sulfamylon 5%, Dakins 0.025%, Cerium, Silver Nitrate 5% and/or Other Topical Antimicrobial Products for the Treatment of Excised and/or Grafted Burn Wounds

Determine effectiveness of various antimicrobial solutions on burn wounds (infections, wound healing, length of hospital stay).

Patients were treated with both Sulfamylon soaks and Silver nitrate soaks on different burn areas. These two areas were then compared for incidence (percentage) of infections.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Burn Injury requiring excisional therapy
• Hospitalization required until wounds are closed

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known hypersensitivity to products
• Outpatient treatment for burn injury