Infection Control in Burns Prof. (Dr.) - Health Asia
Infection Control in Burns Prof. (Dr.) - Health Asia
Infection Control in Burns Prof. (Dr.) - Health Asia
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MECHANICAL: Cleans<strong>in</strong>g by vigorous<br />
spong<strong>in</strong>g or hydrotherapy and multiple<br />
dress<strong>in</strong>gs may be used. Dur<strong>in</strong>g either of these,<br />
pick<strong>in</strong>g, pull<strong>in</strong>g, scrap<strong>in</strong>g, or excision of loose<br />
particles is performed. Debridement may take<br />
place <strong>in</strong> the dress<strong>in</strong>g room or <strong>in</strong> the treatment<br />
room or <strong>in</strong> the operat<strong>in</strong>g room. Usually no<br />
anesthesia is required. Debridement should be<br />
done with proper aseptic techniques.<br />
Spontaneous separation of escharis a natural<br />
consequence with<strong>in</strong> three weeks.