The efficiency of burn wounds debridement with use of hydrosurgery--our experiences.

ABSTRACT

UNLABELLED The aim of the study was to present experience of doctors from the Center for Burns Treatment in Siemianowice Slaskie who use a Versajet system. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Debridement with the use of a water jet was applied in 70 patients with IIb° /III° thermal burns in the period between 2009-2013. The corresponding evaluation involved duration of operation, locations, wound surfaces and technique of debridement after operation. Microbiological tests were also performed before and after debridement. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: In the paper, its authors draw attention to the short time of debridement. The application of a water jet allows precise debridement, particularly in hardly accessible places, preparation of wounds to be covered with autologous split thickness skin graft, protection of healthy tissues.