Health Condition 1: null- Partial Thickness scald burns in Children
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: AMNION (HAM): The application of Investigator prepared Human Amniotic Membrane has already been used as a dressing material for burns wounds.
Amnion will be obtained from Elective LSCS
Sponsors
Dr Reju Joseph Thomas
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -All children between the age of 0 and 15 years, sustaining superficial second degree burns. -Involving less than twenty percent of their body surface area. -The child should have presented within twenty four hours of the burn. -Includes those treated on an outpatient or inpatient basis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Burns other than superficial partial thickness. -Body surface area involved more than twenty percent. -Presence of wound infection/systemic sepsis. -Presentation more than twenty four hours after the burn.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time taken to surface wound healing as apparent by lifting off of the dressing and a wrinkling/dry scaling surface.Timepoint: Approximately 2-3 weeks from the time of the dressing application, as noted by the above mentioned points | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Scarring- Contraction of the scar and cosmetic appearance when assessed at 3 and 6 months following the burn.Timepoint: 3 and 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Reju Joseph Thomas
Christian Medical College Vellore
Outcome results
None listed