Silver based dressing for the management of second degree burns. A case report

Burns are a major cause of disability worldwide.  Proper management of burns significantly improves the functionality and aesthetic outcome of burned areas. Mepilex-Ag® is an intelligent dressing that improves healing in chronic wounds, burns among them. We present the case of a 40-year-old female patient with 2 degree burns superficial and deep burns in 19% of TBSA. Surgical cleaning was performed with placement of Mepilex Ag to place autologous grafts later, she was discharged after 14 days with adequate clinical evolution. The aim of this article is to document our experience with the use of dressings as temporary coverage for the management of burns.