Burns

Clinical evidence and case reports on the use of Abilar® wound balm in burn wound management.

Clinical Study

A clinical evaluation used a case study research method to investigate the application of polyhexanide (PHMB) and resin salve in 19 pediatric patients (aged 5 months to 6 years) suffering from intermediate-thickness facial burns caused by hot liquids. PHMB gel and liquid were used for moisturizing and cleansing, while the spruce resin preparation was applied 2–3 times daily. The study assessed wound healing progress and pain intensity using the FLACC behavioural scale and the VAS visual-analogue scale on days 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, and at discharge. The average duration of hospitalization was 11.2 days.

Key Findings

Significant pain relief was achieved quickly, with a major reduction in intensity observed by the fourth day of treatment (mean FLACC/VAS score of 2.3). By the sixth day, 73% of the children (11 of 15 assessed at that time point) reached a zero score on both pain scales. The use of resin salve maintained optimal wound moisture, which facilitated the correct course of keratinocyte proliferation, granulation, and re-epithelialization. The researchers concluded that this treatment protocol effectively aligns with the TIME strategy for wound management.

Burns clinical study cover — Chirurgia Plastyczna i Oparzenia 2019

Reference

Olszyna J. Zastosowanie poliheksanidu i żywiczych kwasów świerku norweskiego w oparzeniach pośredniej grubości skóry twarzy u dzieci. Chirurgia Plastyczna i Oparzenia / Plastic Surgery & Burns. 2019 Dec;7(4):175–9. doi:10.15374/CHPIO2019026

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Case Studies

Case 1

Female, 30 years old with a burn injury of the right thigh caused by spills of hot cooking oil. Abilar® treatment was initiated immediately, and salve was applied once a day. Severe burn in thigh healed in 5 months without other treatment. No infection was reported. Good re-epithelialization with low scar and keloid formation. Side effects were not reported.

Severe burn injury before Abilar® treatment, 2 months later and after Abilar® treatment (5 months later)

Severe burn injury before Abilar® treatment, 2 months later and after Abilar® treatment (5 months later).

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Case 2

Male, 70 years old with hypertension and atrial fibrillation. The patient sustained a grade 2 burn injury of the right dominant hand caused by hot boiling water. Local treatment with Abilar® was initiated immediately, applied once a day. Systemic antimicrobial therapy was not administered. After two weeks of treatment, the burn injury was completely healed. No other treatment was needed. No clinical or laboratory signs of infection or inflammation were observed. Enhancement of epithelialization is clearly visible during treatment.

Burn injury before Abilar® treatment and 2 weeks later

Burn injury before Abilar® treatment and 2 weeks later.

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Case 3

Female, 44 years old with a first-degree burn wound due to spilling of hot oil. Abilar® Wound Balm was used immediately, at least once a day according to IFU instructions. No other product was used. Complete healing and no scarring occurred after 20 days of treatment. No blister formation occurred. No infection was present.

Burn wound before Abilar® treatment and 20 days later

Burn wound before Abilar® treatment and 20 days later.

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