Freeze dried irradiated amnion in burns

Thirty nine partial thickness burns ranging from 0.5% to 6% total surface body area in thirty two patients were treated with the application of freeze dried irradiated amnion during an eighteen month period from July 1989 to December 1990. It was observed that in all these burns wounds, there was relief of pain upon application and control of oozing from the wound. In addition, healing of the wounds was unremarkable with no occurrence of infection. Scab separation was completed at an average of 9.9 days. Freeze dried, irradiated amnion was found to be effective as a biologic dressing in the treatment of burns for prolonged periods using this unique storage process.(Author)