The Response and Tolerability of a Novel Cold Atmospheric Plasma Wound Dressing for the Healing of Split Skin Graft Donor Sites: A Controlled Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has positive effects on wound healing and antimicrobial properties. However, an ongoing challenge is the development of specific modes of application for different clinical indications.

Objectives

We investigated in a prospective pilot study the response and tolerability of a newly developed CAP wound dressing for the acute healing of split skin graft donor sites compared to conventional therapy.

Methods

We applied both treatments to each patient (n = 10) for 7 days and measured 4 parameters of wound healing every other day (i.e., 1,440 measurements) using a hyperspectral imaging camera. Additionally, we evaluated the clinical appearance and pain levels reported by the patients.

Results

The CAP wound dressing was super

SUBMITTER: van Welzen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8619757 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature