EUSOL - THE PLASTIC SURGEONS CHOICE

Many products are currently promoted for use on wounds. Edinburgh Univ ersity Solution of Lime (Eusol) has recently received adverse publicit y regarding its use in wound management. One hundred and twenty-four c onsultant plastic surgeons were surveyed regarding their use of Eusol. Ninety-five replies were obtained (77%); of those who replied, 78 (82 %) still use Eusol, while nine out of 17 who do not are prevented from using it as they are unable to obtain necessary supplies. In plastic surgery, Eusol is still being used by plastic surgeons in specific sit uations.