title: A barrier technique for pulsed irrigation of cavitary wounds.
abstract: A technique for barrier protection during pulsed irrigation of cavitary wounds is presented. The method is discussed within the context of current concerns regarding intraoperative viral transmission.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown, Pa.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Chernofsky
authors.forename: R X
authors.initials: RX
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Jennings
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods*; D016635:Universal Precautions