Journal of the Korean Burn Society (대한화상학회지)

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Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Using Various First-Aid Cooling Method for Burn

다양한 화상 응급처치의 치료효과 비교

  • Lee, Jung Hwan (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hangangsoo Medical Center) ;
  • Song, Woo Jin (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hangangsoo Medical Center) ;
  • Kwon, Min Ju (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hangangsoo Medical Center) ;
  • Park, Yang Seo (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hangangsoo Medical Center) ;
  • Ko, Jang Hyu (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hangangsoo Medical Center)
  • Received : 2021.02.09
  • Accepted : 2021.03.28
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: Currently, the most recommended method for burn first aid is the cool running water for 20 minutes (CRW20). If CRW20 is not practicable, cooling dressing products with tea tree oil are used as substitutes. In this study, we analyze the effect of various burn first aids, including CRW20, cooling products, on the treatment period. Methods: This study was conducted on patients who suffered burns and visited Hangangsoo Hospital from March 2019 to March 2020. The study conducted in a retrospective method. The duration of treatment was analyzed by dividing the experimental group. Results: The treatment period was shortened when first aid was given (P<0.001). Cold water, ice, and ice packs resulted in reduced treatment periods (P<0.001, P=0.004). The treatment period was reduced when cooling dressing products were used in all groups (P=0.041). The implementation of first aid has reduced the duration of burn treatment. This means that cooling helps burn treatment. CRW20 did not show statistically meaningful results. This is the result of a failure to fully control the temperature and time of tap water. In addition, the change in temperature of tap water according to season, the use of water is higher than that of animal testing, and the general lack of information on proper burn first aid may have affected. Conclusion: The treatment period was statistically significantly reduced in the group that performed first aid. Among the various first aid methods, cold water and ice reduced the treatment period.

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Acknowledgement

연구에 도움을 준 정선영 팀장님, 지수정 팀장님, 고운화 간호사에게 감사 말씀 드립니다.

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