Comparison of topical iodine and silver sulfadiazine as therapies against sulfur mustard burns in a pig model.

Sulfur mustard (SM) is a powerful vesicant used as an agent of chemical warfare. The severity of lesions incurred after exposure to SM reiterated the need for an efficient and rapid neutralizing agent against SM. Previous studies have shown that postexposure treatment with iodine is effective against SM lesions in rodents.

The Israel National Skin Bank: Quality Assurance and Graft Performance of Stored Tissues.

The Israel National Skin Bank (INSB) was founded jointly by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Medical Corps and the Ministry of Health in 1986. The prime purpose of the Skin Bank is to treat burn victims incurred at war or during mass casualty incidences. The INSB Protocol is comprised of international skin bank protocols and our previous and present research results.

[Vacuum--a novel method for treating chronic wounds].

Chronic wounds represent a major health burden and drain on resources. In spite of advances in our understanding of chronic wound biology and the development of new treatments, there is no one form of treatment suitable for all wounds and patients. Many factors can impair healing--local and systemic.

Flame burn protection: assessment of a new, air-cooled fireproof garment.

A new, air-cooled fireproof garment for tank crewmen was assessed regarding its efficacy for burn protection. A pig model was developed with a flame infliction instrument specially designed for this experiment. This pneumatic tool can initiate eight simultaneous flame injuries where the distance of skin from burn source and exposure time are adjustable.