Comparison of Conventional Normal Saline Dressing and Honey Dressing in the Management of Chronic Non Healing Ulcers

Background: This study was to show the advantage of Honey dressing over conventional saline dressing in the management of chronic non healing ulcer. Materials and methods: This was an open study comparing conventional normal saline dressing and honey dressing in the management of chronic non healing ulcers done during July 2014 to June 2015 in general surgical wards of government TD medical college, Alappuzha. Results: Factors assessed include average hospital stay, culture sterility pre and post dressing, their outcome plan (discharged, amputated or grafted), whether diabetes and vascular compromise has altered the results in two groups etc. As in evidence with ancient literature and studies in modern literature it was proved that irrespective of age, sex, distribution of diabetes and vascular compromise in Doppler; honey dressing was significantly advantageous over conventional normal saline dressing in terms of culture sterility, better outcome plan as well as less stay in hospital. Conclusion: The honey dressing is a better alternative to conventional normal saline dressing which can also pave way for decrease in antibiotic resistance.