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US 6,521,251 B2Granted
Methods for treating burns on mammalian skin to reduce the risk of infection and to minimize fluid loss
AssigneeFlowers Park Ltd.
InventorsIan N. Askill, Shane Karnik
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Abstract
Disclosed are methods for treating burns on mammalian skin to reduce the risk of infection and to minimize fluid loss. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a polymeric cyanoacrylate film at the site of the burn. The cyanoacrylate film acts as a barrier inhibiting the introduction of pathogens (e.g., bacteria) into the burn area and as a barrier for the loss of fluids.
Claims12
A method for forming an adherent, surface conforming film at a burn site on the mammalian skin surface of a patient which method comprises:
- (a) identifying the extent of the burn site on the mammalian skin surface of the patient;
- (b) applying a sufficient amount of a composition comprising a polymerizable cyanoacrylate ester to the burn site defined in (a) above so as to cover this site with the composition;
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- (c) polymerizing the cyanoacrylate ester so as to form a flexible, waterproof, adhesive polymer layer which adheres to the area(s) where the composition was applied.
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