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| Silvadene (Silver Sulfadiazine) Used for |
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| Deep partial-thickness or full-thickness wounds |
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Watch for allergic reaction causing a drop in WBC count
Monitor wound for infection. |
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| Santyl (Collagenase with Polysporin powder) apply how often? |
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| Partial-thickness wounds with eschar |
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| May be used with barrier dressing such as Xeroform |
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| Sulfamylon (Mafenide acetate): Monitor? |
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Monitor wounds for infection.
Monitor blood gas and serum electrolyte levels |
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| Sulfamylon: before administration? |
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| Premedicaett for pain before application |
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| Furacin (Nitrofurazone): Observe for |
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Definition
| Observe closely for signs of allergic reaction and evidence of superinfection |
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| Gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin, Gentamar) side effects |
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Definition
Nephrotoxic: Monitor kidneys closely, especially changes in serum creatinine and BUN
Ototoxic: monitor hearing weekly |
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| Polymyxin B-Bacitracin (Polysporin, Poly-bac): apply how often? |
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| Apply every 2-8 hours to keep area moist |
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| With any oil-based products or other antimicrobials. |
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| May dry out and adhere to wound surface; soak off to remove. |
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| Normally leave in place for 7 days, remove earlier if exudate is visible through outer membrane |
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| Partial-thickness wounds and donor sites. |
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| Aquacel Ag: Do not use with |
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| Partial-thickness wounds and donor sites |
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| Mepilex Ag: Do not use along with |
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| Oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide |
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| Partial-thickness burns, full-thickness burns, skin grafts, and donor sites |
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