In the original publication, there was a mistake in Table 2 as published [1]. The authors wish to make the following correction to their paper in relation to Reference 22 [2]. The citation was used incorrectly in Row 2, Columns 3 and 4 in Table 2, Page 9 [1].
The investigation by Holbert et al. aimed to examine the effectiveness of a hydrogel burn dressing as an analgesic adjunct to burn first aid in acute paediatric burn patients. No significant between-group differences in pain scores were found between paediatric burn patients who received hydrogel dressings and those who received standard care (2). A clear benefit of hydrogel dressings as an analgesic adjunct to burn first aid was not identified in the investigation (2). The corrected Table 2 appears below.
Table 2.
Clinical evidence for hydrogel application.
Table 2.
Clinical evidence for hydrogel application.
| Study | Study Type | Patients and Methods | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-hospital management of burns by the UK fire service [20] | A questionary | 62 UK fire and rescue services were questioned about first aid in burns | 76% use hydrogel dressing, while 37% would cool the wound with hydrogel |
| Effectiveness of a hydrogel dressing as an analgesic adjunct to first aid for the treatment of acute paediatric burn injuries: a prospective randomised controlled trial [22] | A prospective randomised controlled trial | Children were enrolled into two groups: intervention with inert hydrogel or control with polyvinylchloride film | No significant between-group differences in pain scores were found between 17 paediatric burn patients who received hydrogel dressings and those who received standard care |
| Evaluating the use of hydrogel sheet dressings in comprehensive burn wound care [36] | A prospective clinical observation | 50 burn wounds in 30 patients treated with hydrogel sheets. Full-thickness and partial-thickness burn wounds, as well as the donor areas were treated. | No adverse events were reported. The hydrogel dressing reduced pain, improved wound healing |
| Clinical safety and efficacy of a novel thermoreversible polyhexanide-preserved wound covering gel [104] | A randomized controlled single-center study | 44 patients, test group—hydrogel with polyhexanide, control group—ointment with sulfadiazine | There was less pain and wound staining in the test group. Hydrogels were safe and effective. |
| Clinical Performance of Hydrogel-based Dressing in Facial Burn Wounds: A Retrospective Observational Study [109] | A retrospective observational study | 21 patients with burn enrolled in the study, a hydrogel mask was used. Full epithelialization took 10.86 days | Hydrogel mask improved healing and reduced scarring in a group of patients with second-degree facial burns. |
The authors state that the scientific conclusions are unaffected. This correction was approved by the Academic Editor. The original publication has also been updated.
References
- Surowiecka, A.; Strużyna, J.; Winiarska, A.; Korzeniowski, T. Hydrogels in Burn Wound Management—A Review. Gels 2022, 8, 122. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- Holbert, M.D.; Kimble, R.M.; Chatfield, M.; Griffin, B.R. Effectiveness of a hydrogel dressing as an analgesic adjunct to first aid for the treatment of acute paediatric burn injuries: A prospective randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2021, 11, e039981. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] [PubMed]
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