Role of topical insulin therapy as an adjunct in the management of pressure ulcer

Shucheng Gang

doi:10.31579/2693-4779/015

Abstract

Pressure ulcer or pressure sore is one of the complications seen in bedridden patients. Management of these ulcers is often challenging. But there is no well-established method that accelerates the wound healing rate. Various adjunctive methods are used for wound bed preparation before definitive reconstruction plan is made. Here we describe our experience in the role of insulin therapy as an adjunct in the management of pressure sores.

Highlights

Prevention has been a primary goal of pressure ulcer research
To hasten the wound bed preparation decision was made to give a trial of insulin therapy. 0.1 ml of regular insulin was injected or sprayed onto 1cm2 of the wound when the regular dressing was performed.(Figure 2.) This was repeated once every 3-5 days when the dressing was changed .The wound was reassessed after 2 weeks for evidence of wound healing
The application of topical insulin therapy helped in hastening theprocess of wound healing

Summary

Introduction

Prevention has been a primary goal of pressure ulcer research. Despite such efforts, pressure ulcers remain common in hospitals and in the community. Pressure ulcers often become chronic wounds that are difficult to treat and that tend to recur after healing

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