Effect of Ozone Therapy Dressing Technique on the Healing Process of Recent 2nd Degree Burns

Abstract

Burn injuries are one of the major health problems throughout the world. The problem of infection in burn wound is considered the cause of death in burned patients. Aim of the study: To determine the effectiveness of ozone therapy dressing technique on the healing process of recent 2nd degree burns. Material and Methods: A convenience sample of 40 burned patients second burn wound injuries included in the study, they were divided randomly into two groups: study and control group, 20 patients in each group. The study group, its burn sites were dressed by ozone dressing technique by the researcher, the control group its burn sites were dressed by conventional dressing technique by the hospital staff according to the hospital routine, two tools were used to fulfil Tool I: burn wound assessment and Tool II burn wound dressing evaluation tool the objective of the study. Results: significant difference was found between the two dressing techniques and wound pain, also a significant difference was found between study and control group in relation to healing process. Healing occurs in the study group after second, third week and before discharge. Conclusion: Although the two dressing techniques (ozone dressing technique and conventional dressing techniques) were effective on healing process of 2nd degree burns, but ozone had faster healing effect than conventional dressing, it so represent the lowest and cost of dressing and days of hospital stay decreased. Recommendation: ozonated water and ozonated olive oil recommend to be used on a daily based time to treat 2nd degree of burn wound. As well as training of nurses how to use ozone therapy and the technique for its using.