Comparison of Silver-Content Hydrofiber Dressing Material and Silver Sulphadiazine in Geriatric Burn Patients

Background: Elderly burn patients often experience delayed wound healing and increased morbidity due to age-related physiological changes. Effective pain management and accelerated healing are crucial in this population. Objective: To compare the efficacy of silver-containing hydrofiber dressing (Aquacel® Ag) and 1% silver sulfadiazine (GSD) in the management of superficial partial-thickness burns in geriatric patients. Methods: This retrospective study included 73 patients over 60 years of age treated for scalding burns between 2009 and 2011. Patients were divided into two groups: Group I received Aquacel® Ag, and Group II received 1% GSD. Pain scores, dressing frequency, epithelialization time, and itching duration were recorded and analyzed using t-tests and chi-square tests. Results: Group I required fewer dressing changes and reported significantly lower pain scores and analgesic needs compared to Group II (p