Silver Confers No Additional Benefit to Re-Epithelialization of Pediatric Partial Thickness Burns: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Aquacel Ag did not demonstrate superior outcomes compared to Aquacel in the treatment of uncomplicated partial thickness pediatric burns. Given its higher cost and potential for increased pain, the routine use of silver in this context may not be justified.
Authors
- Bridget Pinaud
- Emily Woodgate
- Kaitlin S. Boehm
- Michael Bezuhly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7356-5147)
- Ruth Burrows
- M J Wheelock
- Anna Duncan
Institutions
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012791
- Primary Topic
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00