The wound must first be treated with an antiseptic solution and the necrotic tissues removed. The sponge is removed from the package immediately before use, following the rules of asepsis. The number and size of the sponge is selected, according to the area and depth of the wound. If necessary, the sponge is cut into pieces of the correct size and shape.The sponge should fit snugly to the entire surface of the wound and extend beyond its edges by 0.5 cm. If necessary, cover the sponge with a bandage or two layers of gauze. The frequency of dressings depends on the depth and area of the wound surface, the intensity of exudation and the presence of necrotic masses.
The condition of the wound is monitored once a day with a small amount of detachable and 2 times a day with abundant. A sponge completely impregnated with exudate is removed and replaced with a new one. If the sponge is dry in the wound, it is recommended to dress 1 time in 2-3 days, during this period the sponge is lysed. If the sponge did not resolve, and there is no indication for the dressing (pain, burning sensation in the wound, accumulation of purulent exudate, the presence of allergic reactions), it is not removed.
With third degree burns, the first dressing is carried out after 6-8 hours.
The course of treatment is carried out until complete epithelialization, or filling the wound with granulation tissue to the full depth. Autodermoplasty is performed in areas where juicy pink granulations are formed under the sponge. At the donor site, the sponge is left until self-rejection after complete epithelialization of the wound.