SWC for Treatment of Superficial Partial-Thickness Burns

Inclusion Criteria: Patients who have sustained superficial, partial thickness burn wounds no less than 5% and up to 15% of total body surface area (TBSA; 5-15%). Contiguous superficial and deep partial-thickness burns are eligible for inclusion. Patients otherwise in good general physical and mental health, as per the investigator's clinical judgment. Exclusion Criteria: Inability to provide informed consent Deep partial-thickness burns except as noted in the inclusion criteria and full-thickness burns Radiation, chemical or electrical burn injury Patients with burns primarily located to the face, genitals, or span across joints Patients whose burn injury was ≥ 8 days prior to entry into the Burn Center/ Clinic. Patients with uncontrolled cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease, concurrent endocrine, hepatic or renal disease, or other severe conditions for whom, in the investigators' discretion would render study participation unsafe Patients with documented or self-reported shellfish allergies Current pregnancy Patients with concurrent burn related injuries or inhalation injury that would put the patient at increased risk, per physician discretion Any condition to which in the investigator's discretion would render study enrollment a safety concern for the patient.