Suprathel’s usability and effectiveness for the treatment of paediatric partial thickness burns: a 10-year retrospective cohort study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Suprathel has been introduced in our centre since 2014 for superficial to deep partial thickness burns. To evaluate healing outcomes and usability of Suprathel in our paediatric population, we conducted a retrospective cohort study, including all paediatric patients treated with Suprathel for burn wounds since its introduction. The studied population consisted of 92 patients, with a mean age of 4 years [3 months -17 years]. The median wound healing time for the entire cohort was 12.5 days, with no significant differences between the age groups. If wounds were found to be colonized during treatment, the majority of pathogens were Staphylococcus aureus (55.8%). Seven percent of the patients required a split-thickness skin graft after approximately ten days. The use of Suprathel as epidermal dressing for treatment of partial thickness burns in the paediatric population demonstrates favourable adherence to the wound bed, reduces the need for frequent dressing changes, and the lack of increased wound infections underscore its benefits in paediatric burn care. Our findings suggest no significant differences in outcomes based on the timing of application, wound location, or wound bed preparation, and confirms its efficacy in mobile areas such as the hands. • A 10-year retrospective review of Suprathel’s usability and effectiveness in children • Favourable adherence to the wound bed, reducing the need for frequent dressing changes • No increased rate of wound infections • Wide applicability: no differences in outcomes based on timing and location
Source: Burns
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,190
OpenAlex ID: W4408327563