Oxygen-Enriched Olive-Oil Dressing in Moderate-Degree Pediatric Burns: Impact on Care and Budget over a 4-Year Period in a Tertiary Children’s Hospital

European Burn Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Silvia Borghetti, Ugo Maria Pierucci, Chiara Palladino, Stefania Vimercati, Francesca Selmin, Andrea Marcellusi, Giulia Lina Tosi, Alessia Musitelli, Elena Zoia, Irene Paraboschi, Glória Pelizzo
DOI: 10.3390/ebj7010008
Cited by: 1
References: 22

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pediatric burns cause considerable morbidity and hospital resource use. Advanced dressings on moderate-degree pediatric burns that accelerate healing may offset acquisition costs by shortening length of stay (LOS). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the budget impact of introducing an oxygen-enriched olive-oil dressing for pediatric burns (grade I-IIG; total body surface area < 20%) at a tertiary children's hospital. METHODS: A hospital-perspective budget impact analysis was conducted according to ISPOR guidance over a 4-year horizon (2022-2025). The study population included 32 inpatients (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Wound Healing and Treatments Burn Injury Management and Outcomes Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
European Burn Journal
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
8–8
Publication date
5 February 2026
Language
EN