Prevention of Burn Wound Infection.
- Author:
Heungjeong WOO
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
burn wound;
burn wound infection;
infection prevention
- MeSH:
Anti-Infective Agents;
Burns;
Delivery of Health Care;
Humans;
Wound Infection
- From:Korean Journal of Nosocomial Infection Control
2008;13(1):1-6
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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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.
