Open AccessAnalysis of Chitosan-Based Nanosilver Composites for the Repair of Umbilical Cord Wounds in Newborns
Author(s) -
Xiaohui Peng,
Dai Gong
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of nanomaterials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1687-4129
pISSN - 1687-4110
DOI - 10.1155/2022/4413821
Subject(s) - chitosan , umbilical cord , materials science , cord , wound healing , medicine , surgery , chemical engineering , immunology , engineering
The study aim reports a new umbilical cord wound repair material based on modified chitosan-based nanosilver (CS-HDH/Ag NPs). The repair of umbilical cord wound has always been the focus of neonatal departments. The study method chitosan, which is famous for its “biological glue,” is used as a modifier to compound silver nanoparticles with strong coordination and adsorption capacity of chitosan. It is worth noting that CS-HDH/Ag NPs has a significant inhibitory effect on common bacterial infection and reduces the incidence of umbilical cord wound inflammation. The study problem wound bleeding and stump shedding and other factors make the periumbilical cord vulnerable to bacterial infection. For study results, the porous and lamellar structure endows the repair material with breathable properties and excellent antiadhesion, which greatly reduces the number of dressing changes and effectively protects the skin of newborns. CS-HDH/Ag NPs provides a new model for efficient neonatal health management.