A new temporary synthetic skin substitute

J. Golan*, A. Eldad, B. Rudensky, Y. Tuchman, N. Sterenberg, N. Ben-Hur, D. Behar, M. Juszynski

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Abstract

Eighteen months of experience with a new synthetic temporary skin substitute (Omiderm, Omikron Scientific Ltd., Rehovot, Israel) is presented. The substitute is a thin, transparent, flexible membrane. It is used when a biological dressing would otherwise have been used. Our experience consists of laboratory studies and 75 clinical cases including donor sites application, chronic wounds, ulcers, partial thickness and full thickness burns. The membrane is very elastic, permitting free movement and physiotherapy during the healing process. The material protects the wound and prevents either the accumulation of fluid under it or wound desiccation. It does not interfere with the normal healing process. It reduces pain, prevents bacterial invasion and is very easy to handle. Complications, such as haematoma formation or infection, were quite few. We recommend its use in routine daily practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)274-280
Number of pages7
JournalBurns
Volume11
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1985
Externally publishedYes

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