Keywords
Burns
Wounds
Evidence summary
Evidence-based nursing
Submitted : 2025-11-22
Accepted : 2025-12-07
Published : 2025-12-22
Abstract
Objective: To retrieve and extract evidence related to wound care management in pediatric burn patients, summarize the best evidence, and provide evidence-based practice for clinical nursing management in pediatric burn patients. Methods: Evidence-based questions were identified, and domestic and international databases, as well as wound management websites, were systematically searched for guidelines, clinical decisions, evidence summaries, systematic reviews, expert consensus, and randomized controlled trials on wound care management in pediatric burn patients. The search period spanned from the establishment of the databases to December 31, 2024. Two researchers conducted literature screening, quality evaluation, and evidence summarization. Results: A total of 19 articles were included, comprising 4 clinical decisions, 6 guidelines, 5 expert consensus documents, and 4 systematic reviews. This study summarized 37 pieces of best evidence from six aspects: wound assessment, wound management, wound treatment, selection of topical dressings and medications, fluid resuscitation, and identification and management of infections. Conclusion: This study summarizes the best evidence for wound care management in children with burns, providing evidence-based support for clinical wound care management. It is recommended that healthcare professionals apply and translate the evidence in conjunction with actual clinical circumstances to conduct effective wound care management and improve the quality of life for children with burns.
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