A novel subvacuum dressing to treat superficial second-degree burn wounds in children: a prospective, randomized, non-inferiority, multicenter study

Superficial second-degree burns pose major clinical challenges, including extended healing time duration, infection risk, and patient discomfort. Although advanced synthetic dressings such as self-adhesive silicone foam (Mepilex®XT) improve outcomes, novel interventions require evaluation. This study compares efficacy and safety between a novel subvacuum dressing and Mepilex®XT in managing superficial second-degree burns in children. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the novel subvacuum dressing for superficial second-degree burns is non-inferior to Mepilex®XT.