Efficacy of Topical Application of 1% Acetic Acid in Eradicating Pseudomonal Infections in Burn Wounds

Authors

  • Ehmer Al-Ibran Departement of Burns, Civil Hopital Karachi, Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi, Pakistan
  • Maria Khan Medical Student, Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Keywords:

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Acentic Acid, Burns

Abstract

Objective:

Determine the efficacy o f topically applied 1% acetic acid in burn wounds in eradication ofPseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

Study Design:

Retrospective observational study.Place: Department of Burns, Civil Hospital, Karachi

Duration of Study:

Study was undertaken from January 2006 to December, 2009.Patients and

Methods:

The study included all adult burn patients, aged between 21 to 40 years, o f eithergender who had culture reports showing Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Patients belonged to urban and rural areas,had TBSA (Total body surface area) burnt between 15-35%. All these patients received application o f 1% aceticacid for 10-14 days.

Results:

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection was cleared from 65 (90%) out o f 72 cases and wound was freeofPseudomonas aeruginosa infection in 10-14 days.

Conclusions:

1% acetic acid is very effective in treating the Pseudomonas Aeruginosa infection in burn patients.In this study on burn patients between 15-35% TBSA, 1% acetic acid was very effective in eradicatingPseudomonas A eruginosa infection in 90% o f the patients.

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Published

2010-12-05

How to Cite

Al-Ibran, E., & Khan, M. . (2010). Efficacy of Topical Application of 1% Acetic Acid in Eradicating Pseudomonal Infections in Burn Wounds. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS), 4(3), 90–93. Retrieved from https://jduhs.jduhs.duhs.edu.pk/index.php/jduhs/article/view/1337

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3

Section

Original Articles

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