RADON OIL CONCENTRATE IN TREATMENT OF CHEMICAL BURN (PHYSIOLOGICAL SUBSTANTIATION)

Abstract

This research was aimed at studying effects of low-energy ionizing radiation. The research was performed at the Saint-Petersburg State Academy of Veterinary Medicine with support of the V. G. Khlopin Radium Institute. A preparation known as radon oil concentrate was tested. The preparation consists of an excipient (vaseline oil) containing radon atoms. Three groups of outbred laboratory mice were comprised for the research (10 animals in each group). Chemical burns were induced in animals in the test groups within 3 days. Xylene was used as the irritant chemical (the test was performed in accordance with applicable regulations on the humane treatment of animals). Radon oil concentrate was applied to the burned skin. The research studied effects of the preparation on the animals in general (clinical manifestations, blood biochemical analysis, phagocytosis) and local action on the burn surface (photographing). The research led to development of a new method of chemical burns with specific etiology treatment. Experimental data leads to the following conclusion: radon oil concentrate with 10 kBq improves overall vital signs in animals, stimulates non-specific resistance, and accelerates tissue regeneration.