Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement in hand burns – an easier way to manage a difficult patient: case report
| Autor: | Tiberiu Paul Neagu, Eliza Bordeanu-Diaconescu, Mirela Tiglis, Ileana Peride, Ioan Lascar |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Romanian Medical Journal, Vol 69, Iss 4, Pp 169-173 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1220-5478 2069-606X 01242598 |
| DOI: | 10.37897/RMJ.2022.4.4 |
| Popis: | Introduction. Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement may be considered the standard in patients with upper extremity burns management, regarding the low risk of bleeding, wound infections, reduction of surgical timing, and the decreased risk of compartment syndrome development. Case presentation. We present the case of hand and face burns in a patient presenting deep venous thrombosis of the lower limb extended to the level of the vena cava, and bilateral pulmonary embolism. The enzymatic debridement reduced periprocedural bleeding and allowed a faster recovery and therefore the resumption of oral anticoagulation and antiplatelet medication in a patient with important cardiac, arterial, and renal comorbidities. Conclusion. Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement use is recommended in patients presenting upper limb deep burns, especially in anatomically challenging areas, like hand fingers, and especially in those with a previous medical history that predisposes them to periprocedural bleeding and increased risk of poor healing. |
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