Cerium nitrate in the management of burns

The introduction of early excision of the burn eschar has contributed to a reduction in burn-related mortality but is not appropriate in all circumstances. Cerium nitrate has been used since 1976, usually in combination with silver sulphadiazine, to improve outcome where early excision is not performed. However, has still not gained universal acceptance. The evidence for its use is reviewed. A MEDLINE search was performed for the years 1966–2003...