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- Title
Occlusive bandaging of wounds with decreased circulation promotes growth of anaerobic bacteria and necrosis: case report.
- Authors
Nayeri, Fariba
- Abstract
Background: Topical occlusive/semi-occlusive dressings that induce a damp and trapped environment are widely used in wound treatment. Subjecting the wound with impaired circulation to such trapped/air-free environment potentiates the growth of anaerobic bacteria and risk for serious infection. Case presentation: We present a case of previously healthy Swedish male that had a muscle contusion after heavy trauma that induced impaired circulation. The application of an occlusive bandage to the post-traumatic wound on the patient resulted in a poly-microbial anaerobic infection and necrosis. These complications were treated successfully with antibiotics and open dressing of the wound. Conclusion: The pathophysiology of difficult- to- treat ulcers should be reviewed by the physician and occlusive dressing should be avoided when treating wounds with impaired circulation.
- Subjects
BANDAGES &; bandaging; OCCLUSIVE surgical dressings; ANAEROBIC bacteria growth; NECROSIS; WOUND care
- Publication
BMC Research Notes, 2016, Vol 9, p1
- ISSN
1756-0500
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s13104-016-2205-1