A randomised controlled trial comparing eusol and sugar as dressing agents in the treatment of traumatic wounds

Trop Doct. 2009 Jan;39(1):1-3. doi: 10.1258/td.2008.080322.

Abstract

We conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing EUSOL (Edinburgh University Solution of Lime) and sugar as dressing agents in the treatment of traumatic wounds. Patients in both groups were matched for age and gender. We found EUSOL did better than sugar in terms of contraction of size of wound, presence of discharge, floor area covered with slough, formation of healthy granulation and early possibility of wound coverage.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-Infective Agents* / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Infective Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Bandages
  • Borates* / administration & dosage
  • Borates* / therapeutic use
  • Carbohydrates* / administration & dosage
  • Carbohydrates* / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sodium Hypochlorite* / administration & dosage
  • Sodium Hypochlorite* / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing / drug effects
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Borates
  • Carbohydrates
  • Eusol
  • Sodium Hypochlorite