Study Overview
This study examines the effectiveness of red ointment, a common topical treatment in traditional Chinese medicine, for helping wounds heal after surgery for non-puerperal mastitis (NPM).
Methods
A clinical trial involved 88 patients with NPM. They were randomly placed into two groups. Both groups had surgery to clean their wounds:
- Treatment Group: Received daily dressing changes with gauze strips soaked in red ointment.
- Control Group: Received gauze strips soaked in rivanol.
After two weeks, the healing was evaluated based on various criteria.
Results
The study showed that:
- The red ointment group had a total effective rate of 90.9%, compared to 86.4% in the rivanol group.
- In more detailed analysis, the red ointment group had a 97.6% effective rate, versus 92.7% for rivanol.
- The red ointment led to a significant reduction in wound size and improved symptoms.
- The tissue from the red ointment group looked healthier than the control group.
- There were no major differences in adverse effects between the two treatments.
Conclusion
Using red ointment for treating wounds after surgery for NPM is effective and safe, making it a good alternative for managing drainage after surgery.
Practical Implications
For healthcare providers and patients, key outcomes to focus on include:
- Better healing rates and reduced wound size with red ointment.
- Improved overall patient comfort and quicker recovery times.
Next Steps
Healthcare facilities can implement a pilot project to track the results of using red ointment. This can be enhanced by utilizing AI tools tailored for monitoring treatment effectiveness in real-world settings.
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