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[Insulin and hyperosmotic glucose solution external used for treating pressure sore]
1Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
Hunan Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao = Hunan Yike Daxue Xuebao = Bulletin of Hunan Medical University
|January 23, 2003
Summary
Insulin and hyperosmotic glucose solution effectively treats pressure sores, particularly severe III-degree cases. This treatment shows promise for improving wound healing times in patients with pressure ulcers.
Area of Science:
- Wound healing research
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers, are a significant clinical challenge.
- Effective treatment strategies for pressure sores are crucial for patient recovery and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of insulin and hyperosmotic glucose solution in treating pressure sores.
- To compare the healing time of pressure sores treated with insulin and hyperosmotic glucose solution against a control group.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study was conducted using moist burn ointment as the control treatment.
- The primary outcome measured was the average healing time for different degrees of pressure sores.
Main Results:
- For II-degree pressure sores, the average healing time was 11.6 +/- 2.7 days in the trial group versus 12.9 +/- 3.4 days in the control group, with no statistically significant difference.
- For III-degree pressure sores, the trial group demonstrated a significantly shorter average healing time (22.3 +/- 4.3 days) compared to the control group (24.8 +/- 3.9 days, P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Insulin and hyperosmotic glucose solution is an effective treatment for pressure sores.
- The study suggests this therapeutic approach is particularly beneficial for healing more severe (III-degree) pressure ulcers.