The use of silver-impregnated dressings in blast injuries.
This article aims to critically examine the management of military patients who have been the victims of thermal injuries, which have become infected resulting from their inoculation with dirt and foreign bodies during blasts and explosions. In the interests of maintaining confidentiality, the names of NHS trusts, military hospitals and specific military operations have been omitted. This action has been taken in accordance with guidelines from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008).
Elliott
Chris
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Queen Alexandria's Royal Army Nursing Corps.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001458:Bandages; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D053758:Nanoparticles; D018030:Silver Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D018030:Silver Compounds