Crozer-Chester Medical Center Burn Research Project
Abstract
The purpose of the research is to conduct burn research that will benefit combat casualties in the current conflict. The Nathan Speare Regional Burn Treatment Center is under contract with the U.S. Army Institute for Surgical Research and the Army Burn Center to carry out two studies according to protocols established by Army researchers. The purpose of Study 1, Automated Fluid Resuscitation of Burn Patients, is to collect data which will be used to create an effective resuscitation algorithm for the development of a closed loop resuscitation system. Approximately 20 patients will be enrolled in the Crozer Burn Treatment Center. Study 2, Evaluation of Aquacel Ag, will compare the performance of Aquacel Ag to the normal standard of care (Xeroform). Approximately 20 patients will be enrolled. A third study, A Comparison of Clinical and Microbiological Efficacy of Three Separate Antibiotic Regimens Against Acinetobacter baumannii, has been designed by the Principal Investigator and will be carried out at Crozer only. During the year, Crozer and the Army installed 2 computers/software to permit data collection for Study 1 (April, 2011) and began enrolling patients. Two patients were enrolled during this report period. Study 2 is continuing enrollment, with 14 patients completing the study to date. Study 3 had no patients that met criteria for enrollment, due to the elimination of the drug resistant organism. A new study has been identified and discussed in the report
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA622531
Entities
People
- Linwood R. Haith Jr.