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Surgical wound dressing in outpatient paediatric surgery. A randomised study
H Rasmussen1, M J Larsen, E Skeie
1Department of Surgery, Sundby Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Danish Medical Bulletin
|April 1, 1993
Summary
DuoDERM, an occlusive wound dressing, significantly reduced pain during removal compared to conventional dressings in pediatric patients. This dressing also allowed for immediate bathing, minimizing trauma and disruption for children and families.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Wound management
- Patient comfort
Background:
- Minor outpatient surgeries in children require effective wound dressings.
- Conventional dressings may cause discomfort and disrupt routines.
- Occlusive dressings offer potential benefits for pediatric wound care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the convenience and patient experience of two wound dressings in pediatric patients.
- To evaluate the psychological impact of wound dressings on children undergoing minor surgery.
- To determine the optimal dressing for minor outpatient pediatric surgery.
Main Methods:
- Randomized comparison of Steristrip plus Cutiplast (conventional) versus DuoDERM (occlusive) dressings.
- Study involved 88 pediatric patients undergoing minor outpatient surgery.
- Focus on convenience, pain, and psychological aspects of wound care.
Main Results:
- DuoDERM group experienced significantly less pain upon dressing removal.
- No significant difference in the number of bandage changes between groups.
- Children dressed with DuoDERM could bathe immediately post-surgery without complications.
Conclusions:
- Occlusive wound dressings like DuoDERM appear to minimize physical and psychological trauma in pediatric patients.
- DuoDERM reduces disruption to daily routines for children and their parents.
- This dressing offers a more convenient and comfortable option for pediatric wound management.