@article{article_1752187, title={Comparison of Silver-Content Hydrofiber Dressing Material and Silver Sulphadiazine in Geriatric Burn Patients}, journal={Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences}, volume={8}, pages={324–327}, year={2025}, author={Giray, Tufan Akın and Sağlık, Ali and Akçebe, Ayşegül and Aydoğan, Cem}, keywords={Yanık yaralanmaları, Geriatrik hastalar, Gümüş sülfadiazin, Aquacel Ag, Hidrofiber pansuman, Yara iyileşmesi, Ağrı yönetimi}, abstract={Background: Elderly burn patients often experience delayed wound healing and increased morbidity due to age-related physiological changes. Effective pain management and accelerated healing are crucial in this population. Objective: To compare the efficacy of silver-containing hydrofiber dressing (Aquacel® Ag) and 1% silver sulfadiazine (GSD) in the management of superficial partial-thickness burns in geriatric patients. Methods: This retrospective study included 73 patients over 60 years of age treated for scalding burns between 2009 and 2011. Patients were divided into two groups: Group I received Aquacel® Ag, and Group II received 1% GSD. Pain scores, dressing frequency, epithelialization time, and itching duration were recorded and analyzed using t-tests and chi-square tests. Results: Group I required fewer dressing changes and reported significantly lower pain scores and analgesic needs compared to Group II (p <0.001). Epithelialization occurred earlier in Group I, and itching duration was shorter (p <0.001). Fewer hospital visits were needed in the Aquacel® Ag group, improving patient compliance and comfort. Conclusion: Aquacel® Ag appears to be more effective than GSD in geriatric burn patients in terms of pain reduction, fewer dressing changes, and faster healing. These advantages may improve outpatient management and reduce morbidity in elderly patients with burn injuries.}, number={3}, publisher={Merthan TUNAY}