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Reza Vaghardoost, Seyed Gholamreza Mousavi Majd, Hamid Tebyanian, Hamid Babavalian, Leila Malaei, Mitra Niazi, Ali Javdani,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (1-2018)
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Many studies were carried out to improve sophisticated dressings to accelerate healing processes and reduce the microbial burden in burn wounds. This study evaluated the healing effect of herbal ointment containing extract of sesame oil, camphor and honey on second degree burn wounds in rats in comparison with daily dressing oil vaseline.
METHODS
Forty rats were randomly assigned to two equal groups. A deep second degree burn was formed on the back of each rat with using a standard burning technique. The burns were dressed daily with herbal ointment containing extract of sesame oil, camphor and honey in group 1, dressing oil vaseline in group 2. The response to treatment was evaluated by digital photography during the treatment on 0, 7, 14, 21, 28 days. Histological scoring was undertaken for scar tissue samples on 0, 7, 14, 21, 28 days.
RESULTS
Considerable epithelization in the herbal ointment group vs. the control group over the study period was noted. Neovascularization was significantly higher in herbal ointment treated rats as well. In terms of difference of wound surface area, maximal healing was noticed in herbal ointment extract of sesame oil, camphor and honey group and the minimal repair in the control group.
CONCLUSION
The greatest rate of healing was in the herbal ointment group containing sesame oil, camphor and honey, so the herbal ointment as a suitable substitute for dressing and healing of burn wound injuries is recommended.
Reza Vaghardoost, Yaser Ghavami, Behnam Sobouti,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (1-2019)
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Burn is one of the most common injuries and the 4th common cause of trauma globally. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of the Mentha pulegium extract on second degree burn injuries in rats assessing histopathologic and macroscopic.
METHODS
M. Pulegium extract dressings was used as a treatment to deep dermal contact burns in rats, compared with two control groups of vaseline dressing and simple dressing by normal saline. After creating second-degree burn on the dorsum of rats, the treatments were applied for 15 min in three groups. Wound dressings were performed on days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21st and at the same time macroscopic assessment was performed using a digital camera and software processing of photos. Pathologic evaluation of skin specimens was undertaken on days 1, 3,7, 14 and 21st. Wound healing parameters such as epithelialization, angiogenesis, granulation tissue formation, inflammatory cells were compared between these 3 groups.
RESULTS
Application of M. Pulegium extract on second degree burn wounds significantly decreased burn surface area and increased fibroblasts in comparison to simple dressing. There was not any statistically significant relationship between M. Pulegium extract treated group and vaseline treated or simple dressing groups on other wound healing parameters.
CONCLUSION
This study delineated that M. Pulegium extract had a positive effect on healing process of second degree burns.
Mostafa Dahmardehei, Reza Vaghardoost, Mahdy Saboury, Hamze Zarei, Shahriar Saboury, Mehdi Molaei, Jalal Seyyedi, Abdulbaset Maleknejad,
Volume 9, Issue 3 (9-2020)
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Covering burn wounds, especially high surface area burns has been always a challenge for surgeons. The Meek technique has been introduced to increase the covering area. There is paucity of clinical trials comparing the Meek technique and mesh in the same individuals to assess it efficacy.
METHODS
In a case-control study, 20 patients with grade III burns who underwent the Meek technique and mesh in different areas/limbs were enrolled. Expansion rate, re-epithelization, operation time, wound infection, graft failure, etc. were compared between the two groups.
RESULTS
Among patients, 18 were males and 2 were females. The mean of total body surface area (TBSA) was 36.9±16.6%. Mean time of re-epithelialization in the Meek group was 2.8±2.5 months and in the mesh group was 5.0±2.1 months (p=0.01). Operation time was shorter in modified Meek technique (p=0.04). Expansion ratio was higher in modified Meek technique (p=0.04). Local wound infection rates were slightly different without a statistically significant difference.
CONCLUSION
Meek technique provided higher surface area coverage in comparison to mesh; in addition to faster re-epithelization. Therefore, it is recommended to consider the Meek technique as a routine procedure, especially those with high surface area burns.
Reza Vaghardoost, Aminollah Najafi , Behnam Sobouti, Yaser Ghavami,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (5-2023)
Abstract
Background: Burn injuries are amongst the most devastating causes of trauma worldwide. Preventive measures can be of great value in decreasing burn incidents. Increasing the knowledge and education of patients is a crucial step in this process.
Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, we evaluated 82 patients with burn injuries who were divided into two groups randomly during the 2018 to 2019 at Shahid Motahari Hospital, Tehran, Iran. The first group received an e-Book, and the second group a paperback booklet to read before visiting their primary care. Besides, both groups received a questionnaire on their knowledge of burn injuries and prevention before and after the visit. The e-Book and paperback booklet included basic information about burn injuries and preventive measures. We compared the questionnaire results in both groups before and after reading the e-book and booklet using a paired t-test analysis.
Results
There was a significant improvement in self-reported knowledge of burn prevention (P < 0.05; CI: 95%). Subjects receiving the eBook performed significantly had better post-survey (P < .01, 95% CI), despite equivalent pre-survey scores compared to those receiving the booklet.
Conclusion
Increased use of interactive educational modalities, such as an e-book, can benefit patients with knowledge of their disease and improve the quality of care. These modalities may increase compliance with the physician's recommendations regarding their disease states and treatments.
Reza Vaghardoost, Noor Ahmad Latifi, Abolfazl Abbaszadeh, Shahram Roustaei, Mahdiye Tavakoli,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (3-2025)
Abstract
Background: Policy makers, researchers and health care professionals are faced daily with the challenge of how to prioritize their activities and actions in different areas of their responsibilities. In the field of health, their decisions are often influenced by the reality of population needs on the one hand and limited resources on the other. The correctness of decisions is completely dependent on the quality and accuracy of information from the target population. Patient registries, have for decades been an important source of data needed to evaluate clinical practice, evaluate health service delivery, and assess policy implications at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Method: Based on the research objectives, fourteen registration forms consisting of 790 variables were designed. The data of cleft lip and palate patients who underwent surgery in Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital during the year 2022, in Tehran, Iran, were collected and entered into the registration system, and then the amount of recorded data was assessed based on the research objectives.
Results: Only 28% of the data of cleft lip and palate patients were recorded in the clinical files during their hospital stay, and 72% of the required data are not recorded. However, the accuracy of the recorded data and their validity has not been evaluated.
Conclusion: In order to obtain the necessary data for the designed objectives, the data recorded in the hospital are not sufficient and accurate, and a registry is needed to record accurately the data of cleft lip and palate patients.
Reza Vaghardoost, Noor Ahmad Latifi, Abolfazl Abbaszadeh, Shahram Roustaei, Mahdiye Tavakoli,
Volume 14, Issue 2 (4-2025)
Abstract
Background: Policy makers, researchers and health care professionals are faced daily with the challenge of how to prioritize their activities and actions in different areas of their responsibilities. In the field of health, their decisions are often influenced by the reality of population needs on the one hand and limited resources on the other. The correctness of decisions is completely dependent on the quality and accuracy of information from the target population. Patient registries, have for decades been an important source of data needed to evaluate clinical practice, evaluate health service delivery, and assess policy implications at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Method: Based on the research objectives, fourteen registration forms consisting of 790 variables were designed. The data of cleft lip and palate patients who underwent surgery in Hazrat Fatemeh Hospital during the year 2022, in Tehran, Iran, were collected and entered into the registration system, and then the amount of recorded data was assessed based on the research objectives.
Results: Only 28% of the data of cleft lip and palate patients were recorded in the clinical files during their hospital stay, and 72% of the required data are not recorded. However, the accuracy of the recorded data and their validity has not been evaluated.
Conclusion: In order to obtain the necessary data for the designed objectives, the data recorded in the hospital are not sufficient and accurate, and a registry is needed to record accurately the data of cleft lip and palate patients.
