Article Type : Case Report
Authors : Medisetty S, Chittora RK and Gupta K
Keywords : Superoxidized solution, Scald burns, Wound management, Burn wound,Wound healing
Proper
dressing and preparation of scald burns wounds are vital not just for infection
prevention but also for potential surgical intervention. This article discusses
our evaluation of the efficacy of Super Oxidized Solution in locally treating
scald burns wounds. In the case report performed on a 2-year-old male child
with alleged history of accidental scald injury to perineal region. Super
Oxidized solution facilitated wound healing and prepared wounds for definitive
coverage by promoting granulation and reducing infection, which are the
prerequisites for surgery.
Various agents such as Povidone Iodine, EUSOL, Acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, silver sulfadiazine, and local antibiotic ointments have traditionally been employed in managing scald burns [1]. These dressings serve the purpose of preventing infection, reducing bacterial load, and promoting granulation to facilitate wound healing. The utilization of Super Oxidized Solution represents a novel approach to wound management. This solution, characterized by a hypotonic nature with an osmolarity of 13mOsm/kg, contains components like Hypochlorous acid, Sodium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Ozone, Hydrogen peroxide, and Sodium chloride. Manufactured through an electrochemical process involving pure water and sodium chloride, Super Oxidized Solution generates reactive oxygen and chlorine species during electrolysis. These released species disrupt the cell membrane's integrity, leading to lipid and protein denaturation in single-celled organisms due to osmolarity imbalances. Unlike single-celled organisms, multicellular organisms are less susceptible to such osmolarity changes [2].
Case Report
In this study, a 2-year-old male child with alleged history of accidental scald injury to perineal region (Figure 1) was enrolled and managed at the Department of Plastic Surgery, JIPMER, Puducherry, India in December 2025 for a duration of 10 days.
Figure
1: Showing sacld burn wound over perineal region at
time of presentation.
Figure 2: Showing application of super oxidized solution over scald burn over perineal region .
Figure
3: Figure showing condition of the wound after
utilization of super oxidized regenerative therapy.
The
study was ethical approved by the institutional review board. He underwent
thorough clinical examination, and essential investigations such as Hemoglobin,
Total Count, Differential Count, Serum Creatinine, Blood Urea, HIV, HBsAg, and
Complete Urine Examination were done. The wounds received daily once irrigation
with Super Oxidized Solution (Figure 2) and were dressed with gauze soaked in
the same solution. The wounds responded to treatment with Super Oxidized
Solution, and exhibited healthy granulation following local treatment with
Super Oxidized Solution. The study
documented the status of bacterial growth, time required for wound sterility,
granulation appearance, healing duration, and any associated complications.
Wound
healing was found to be hastened by application of super oxidized solution,
proving the efficacy of using superoxidized solution in treatment for wound
healing. The condition of the wounds improved following utilization of super
oxidised solution regularly with BWAT score reduced from 16 to 12 (Figure 3)
over 1 week.
The
prevalence of scald burns is quite high especially accidentally. Managing scald
burns and its complications requires a multidisciplinary approach, as it
affects various organs and systems in the body. Scald burns wounds pose a
significant challenge to clinicians in their everyday practice and have
historically been treated with various local dressings and agents [3]. Super
Oxidized Solution represents a newer approach to wound management. It has been
investigated by researchers worldwide as a disinfectant for instruments and has
been used on humans for various indications, including ulcers, mediastinal
irrigation, peritoneal lavage, and hand washing [4,5]. Approved by the European
CE KEMA as a Medical Device Class IIb in 2004 and by the FDA in 2005, this
solution has garnered positive results in wound management across various
etiologies, with no reported reactions or complications in the literature [6].
In our study, we focused on scald burns wounds and utilized Super Oxidized
Solution for cleansing and sterilization. Following 5 days of Super Oxidized
Solution application, the wound achieved sterility. Consistent with previous
literature, our study found no noticeable complications associated with the use
of Super Oxidized Solution [7-11]. This solution aids in debriding necrotic
tissue, reducing microbial load, promoting granulation, and accelerating
healing time without causing harm to normal tissue. For patients with small
superficial ulcers or those unsuitable for definitive surgery, conservative management
with Super Oxidized Solution alone may be sufficient. The moisturizing effect
and minimal toxicity of Super Oxidized Solution make it a favorable option for
managing scald burns ulcers. However, further controlled trials are needed to
fully elucidate its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing
effects.
Super
oxidized solution proves beneficial in promoting wound healing in across a
spectrum of cases, regardless of whether they are acute or chronic and
irrespective of their underlying causes. Its utility extends to burn injuries
as well as within the realm of cosmetic surgery. Our case report findings
affirm that super-oxidized solution contributes to enhanced wound healing
across diverse wound types.