A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MICRODACYN DRESSING VERSUS BETADINE DRESSING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC ULCERS

Dr. Shreyas.N.M; Dr. Chirag Pereira; Dr. Leo F. Tauro

Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2017

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MICRODACYN DRESSING VERSUS BETADINE DRESSING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC ULCERS

Dr. Shreyas. N. M, Dr. Chirag Pereira, Dr. Leo F. Tauro

Abstract :

Background: Diabetic ulcers are one among the most common problems encountered in general surgical practice and have been a major public health problem with regards to financial factors and the burden of morbidity and the resulting socioeconomic setback. The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of microdacyn dressings versus the conventional betadine dressings in the management of diabetic ulcers.

Materials and Methods: The study is a prospective comparative study conducted in Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore over a period of one year. A total of 100 patients were included in the study which was divided into two groups, each containing 50 patients. Group A patients were treated with Microdacyn dressings while group B patients were treated with conventional betadine dressings. All patients were followed up for a period of 4weeks. The ulcers were evaluated for healing by assessing decrease in size of the ulcer, granulation tissue formation and discharge from ulcer at the end of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th week. Ease of dressing, patient compliance and cost factors were also taken into consideration.

Results: Statistically significant differences were found in favour of group A where Microdacyn dressings were used with respect to wound healing measured by decrease in size of the ulcer, appearance of healthier granulation tissue, and decrease in discharge from the wound. Also cost at the end of 4 weeks, patient compliance and ease of use were significantly better with microdacyn dressings as compared to conventional povidone iodine dressing. Culture negativity was achieved in significantly more patients of group A.

Conclusion: Microdacyn dressings are a safe and effective method in treating diabetic ulcers with better patient compliance, faster healing, less pain and decreased morbidity.