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C Beattie1, L E Harry, S A Hamilton, D Burke.
Abstract
Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used for the decontamination of wounds. We report a case of a probable venous oxygen embolism resulting in cardiovascular collapse following irrigation of a necrotic breast wound with hydrogen peroxide. We discuss the differential diagnosis, mechanism of oxygen embolism and question the relative advantages versus disadvantages of using hydrogen peroxide for wound decontamination. (c) 2009 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19632911 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2009.07.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg ISSN: 1748-6815 Impact factor: 2.740