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Česky / Czech version | ACTA CHIRURGIAE PLASTICAE 46, 2, 2004, pp. 48 - 50 |
BACTERIOLOGICAL MONITORING
AFTER BURN INJURY Vránková J., Adámková V. Department of Microbiology, Faculty Hospital Kr lovsk V inohrady and 3rd Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic |
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Summary: The most frequent and serious complication after burn injury is infection. Bacteriological monitoring of patients after
burn injury is part of complex care. The algorithm of bacteriological checkups is set. Burned areas are microbiologically
monitored by semi quantitative imprint method. Colonization is proportional to the length of patient’s
hospital stay.
Resistance of the bacteria to antibiotics is usually higher in burn units than in other departments. That is why it is
important to consider antibiotic treatment and strictly observe sensitivity by obtaining bacteriological results and
current epidemiological situation. Burned patients are in danger of infection from the burned areas, respiratory
tract, urinary tract and central venous catheters.
Attending doctor should daily be in contact with the bacteriological laboratory.
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