COMPARISON OF EFFICACY OF EUSOL IN WOUND DRESSING VERSUS HONEY DRESSING

Abstract

Objective: To compare the outcome of EUSOL in wound dressing versus Honey dressing for necrotizing fasciitis wounds.

Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial

Place and duration of study: Department of Surgery, Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore from May 2025 till 15 July 2025

Methodology: After meeting selection criteria 62 patients were enrolled and were randomly divided into two groups. In group A, honey dressing was applied by covering the honey layer. In group B, EUSOL dressing was applied. Outcome in terms of granulation, wound healing and patient satisfaction were noted. All this data was recorded in proforma and analyzed on SPSS version 26.

Results: Complete epithelization was achieved in 17 (54.8%) cases in the Eusol group and 20 (64.5%) cases in the honey group (p=0.437). Patient satisfaction was observed in 25 (80.6%) patients in the Eusol group compared to 19 (61.3%) in the honey group (p=0.093). The mean duration to achieve healthy granulation was 6.48 ± 1.21 days in the Eusol group and 7.29 ± 1.04 days in the honey group (p=0.007). Mean healing time was significantly longer in the Eusol group (25.52 ± 3.08 days) than in the honey group (21.42 ± 3.12 days, p<0.001).

Conclusion: Complete epithelization and patient satisfaction were similar in both groups; however, honey dressing showed significantly faster healing, while Eusol dressing promoted earlier granulation. Overall, honey dressing appears more effective for wound management