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SURGICAL TECHNIQUES UTILIZED IN THE PRESENCE OF INFECTION
Author(s) -
Jennings Paul B.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1975.tb00551.x
Subject(s) - medicine , antimicrobial , surgery , intensive care medicine , wound infection , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
SUMMARY The infected wound must be cleaned physically and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted, based on the results of culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Where fluid or necrotic debris is still present, proper drainage should be utilized. Adequate immobilization, physiological dressings, and overall support of patient defense mechanisms will enhance healing and shorten the patient's recovery period.