Formalin (0.25%) as topical anti-microbial agent in burns.

Formalin (0.25%) as topical anti-microbial agent in burns.

In a prospective controlled trial, 0.25% formalin spray was compared with 2% silver sulfadiazine cream as the local treatment of burns. Formation and separation of eschar, infection and death rates were recorded. In the group receiving formalin, rates of formation and separatio...

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Main Authors: Nair R, Supe A, Samsi A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1991-01-01
Series:Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Subjects:
Administration
Topical
Adolescent
Adult
Aerosols
Asepsis
methods
Bacterial Infections
prevention & control
Burns
complications
Combined Modality Therapy
Comparative Study
Formaldehyde
administration & dosage
Human
Prospective Studies
Silver Sulfadiazine
Online Access:http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=1991;volume=37;issue=1;spage=1;epage=4;aulast=Nair

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