Clinical use of hydrogen peroxide in surgery and dentistry--why is there a safety issue?
The use of hydrogen peroxide (HP) is limited in dental surgery by UK interpretation of EC legislation. The product, however, has wide application in surgery, particularly in the debridement of wounds. Its use in sensitive areas such as the carotid artery and vein illustrate its value in safely cleaning wounds.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guy's Hospital, Floor 23, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT. vnoddy@hotmail.com
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D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D016877:Oxidants / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012449:Safety; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D016877:Oxidants; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide