Clinical experiences of using a cellulose dressing on burns and donor site wounds.

Abstract	These preliminary results suggest this temporary skin substitute reduces pain and achieves comparable healing rates to other dressings. Furthermore, its transparency enables regular inspection of the wound bed for signs of infection.
Authors	H R N Alves, P C Cavalcante de Almeida, V A T Grillo, P Smaniotto, D V Santos, M C Ferreira
Journal	Journal of wound care (J Wound Care) Vol. 18 Issue 1 Pg. 27-30 (Jan 2009) ISSN: 0969-0700 [Print] England
PMID	19131915 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Polysaccharides hemicellulose
Topics	Adult Brazil Burns (therapy) Exudates and Transudates Female Humans Male Middle Aged Nursing Assessment Occlusive Dressings (adverse effects, standards) Pain (diagnosis, etiology) Pain Measurement Polysaccharides (pharmacology, therapeutic use) Prospective Studies Severity of Illness Index Skin Care (instrumentation, methods, nursing) Skin, Artificial (adverse effects, standards) Time Factors Tissue and Organ Harvesting (adverse effects) Wound Healing (drug effects)

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