Effectiveness of silver dressing in preventing surgical site infections in contaminated wounds = Efectividad de los apósitos de plata en la prevención de la infección del sitio operatorio en heridas contaminadas

Abstract Introduction: Silver gauzes are designed to treat infected wounds, but there is controversial evidence about their effectiveness in preventing surgical site infections in contaminated wounds. Objective: To evaluate the effect of silver gauzes in patients undergoing surgery with contam...

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Main Authors: Cabrales, Rodolfo Adrián, Bernal Cobo, Rafael, Benítez Patiño, Yina Daniela, Osorio Quintero, María Fernanda, Martínez, José William, Castrillón Upegui, Marta Lía
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2014-07-01
Series:Iatreia
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Online Access:http://aprendeenlinea.udea.edu.co/revistas/index.php/iatreia/article/view/16304/16760