MicroSkinCareBanner7

 

      Effectiveness of Electrolyzed Oxidized Water Irrigation in a Burn-Wound Infection Model

        Hajime Nakae, MD, PhD,
        and Hideo Inaba, MD, PhD

        The Journal of TRAUMA Injury, Infection, and Critical Care 2000;49:511–514.

      Abstract

        Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine whether electrolyzed oxidized water (EOW) functions as a bactericide in burn injury with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in a rat burn-wound model.

        Methods: Anesthetized Sprague-Dawley rats (n = 31) were subjected to third-degree burns to 30% of total body surface area. Two days after injury, all rats were infected with P. aeruginosa using 1 mL of a suspension containing 1 x 108 colony-forming units. Rats were assigned to one of three groups: no irrigation (group I), irrigation with physiologic saline (group II), or irrigation with EOW (group III). Blood culture, endotoxin levels, and survival rates were determined.

        Results: Survival rate was significantly higher in group III than in groups I or II (p < 0.0001). Serum endotoxin levels on day 3 after infection in group III were significantly lower than the levels in group I (p < 0.01) and group II (p < 0.01). There were significant differences between the three groups in the culture of P. aeruginosa (p < 0.05).

        Conclusion: Irrigation and disinfection with EOW may become useful in preventing burn-wound sepsis.

        Key Words: Electrolyzed oxidized water, Burn-wound
        infection, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

        To download the .pdf of the entire study, please click here.

      For More Information

        Charme is one of the best skin care products you will find to create a low pH on the surface of your skin. This naturally will fight off the bacteria that causes various skin affilictions.

        Other clinical studies and clinical trials of effective skincare products.

 
BBBOnLine Reliability Seal
In Association with Amazon.com
SafeSurf Rating System
Labelled with ICRA
Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Carte Blanche Diners Club En Route JCB

Credit Card Processing
 
google_checkout