Topical antimicrobial agents for pediatric burns
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Topical antimicrobial agents for pediatric burns
While topical antimicrobial agents are indicated for most if not all burn wounds, the choice of a topical agent must consider many factors such as the wound depth, anticipated time to healing, need for surgical intervention, and the known cytotoxicity of the agent. Especially relevant to the pediatric burn patient are the antimicrobial agent's properties related to causing pain or irritation an...
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عنوان ژورنال: Burns & Trauma
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2321-3876
DOI: 10.1186/s41038-017-0096-6