title: Use of gentamicin impregnated POP discs for antibiotic pouch dressing.
abstract: Antibiotic pouch technique is commonly used due to the high local antibiotic concentration and moist environment for wound healing. We used locally made gentamicin impregnated Plaster of Paris discs in treating wounds with exposed deep structures like tendons and bones. Out of 22 patients treated with this method, 19 completed treatment. Granulation tissue formed quickly and effectively covered the exposed structures. All wounds either healed by secondary intention or became suitable for split skin grafting. Gentamicin impregnated Plaster of Paris disc pouch dressing is safe, cost saving, and effective for management of deep open wounds.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang.
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: E K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Chee
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thirumal
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001458:Bandages; D002133:Calcium Sulfate; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000628:therapy*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D005839:Gentamicins; D002133:Calcium Sulfate