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Infection Control in Burns Prof. (Dr.) - Health Asia

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SEQUENTIAL EXCISION:<br />

This method <strong>in</strong>volves daily removal of loose debris<br />

dur<strong>in</strong>g hydrotherapy, coupled with repeated sharp<br />

excision of escharwith guarded sk<strong>in</strong> graft knives once or<br />

twice weekly. Ketam<strong>in</strong>eanesthesia is sufficient for major<br />

sessions.<br />

This method may supplement conservative/enzymatic<br />

approach and is suitable for burns of face palms, sole<br />

and per<strong>in</strong>eum and burns on other parts of the body<br />

whose depth is uncerta<strong>in</strong>.<br />

The ma<strong>in</strong> advantage .<br />

Disadvantages

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