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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MEFENIDE ACETATE:<br />
It is available <strong>in</strong> a 10% water-soluble cream or a 5%<br />
solution . It is effective ,especially aga<strong>in</strong>st all stra<strong>in</strong>s<br />
of Pseudomonas aerug<strong>in</strong>osa. The water-soluble<br />
cream is applied to the wound like “butter”. The<br />
region is left exposed for maximal antibacterial<br />
efficiency. The cream is applied twice daily and<br />
replaced if it is rubbed off between treatments.<br />
The 5% solution is applied <strong>in</strong> a saturated gauze<br />
dress<strong>in</strong>g and changed every eight hours.<br />
ADVANTAGES:<br />
DISADVANTAGES:
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