Korean J Nosocomial Infect Control.
2008 Jun;13(1):1-6.
Prevention of Burn Wound Infection
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. infwoo@yahoo.com
Abstract
- Burn patients are highly susceptible to infection because they are generally immunosuppressed and have open wound of avascular and necrotic tissue. The sources of burn wound infection are the health care workers, the environment and the patients themselves. Protection from cross-contamination, using effective antimicrobial agents, early escharectomy and closure of wound, proper antimicrobial prophylaxis, and frequent evaluation of burn wound are important for preventing burn wound infection.
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