ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the effect of Smecta on II pressure ulcers in elderly patients.Methods Fifty-two elderly patients with skin pressure ulcers hospitalized in our hospital during February 2011 and September 2012 were randomly divided into experimental group(n=26),in which Smecta was applied on the pressure ulcers,and control group(n=26),in which ulcers powders were applied on the ulcers.The two groups were compared concerning the curative effects.Results The curative effect in the experimental group was significantly better than that of the control group(P<0.05)and the time for ulcers healing in the former group was significantly shorter than that of the control(P<0.05).Conclusions Smecta is more effective in the treatment of pressure ulcers in elderly patients with II pressure ulcers.It is simple in clinical use and cheap in cost,which should be encouraged for wider use.