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Toxicity of cleaning agents for removal of grease from wounds.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2301881     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Industrial injuries are often open wounds contaminated with grease. Commercial compounds used for removing grease from intact skin are composed of petroleum distillates. These products are occasionally used to remove grease from open wounds. Using an animal model, this study examines the use of commercial compounds in open wounds in comparison with mild detergent and water. A clear correlation is established between their use and adverse tissue reaction. The use of soap and water as opposed to petroleum-based compounds is recommended for removal of grease from a wound.
Authors:
W Thompson; B Herschman; P Unthank; D Pieper; D Hawtof
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of plastic surgery     Volume:  24     ISSN:  0148-7043     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Plast Surg     Publication Date:  1990 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-03-05     Completed Date:  1990-03-05     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7805336     Medline TA:  Ann Plast Surg     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  40-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Plastic Surgery, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Detergents / toxicity*
Inflammation
Male
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Skin / pathology*,  physiopathology
Surface-Active Agents / toxicity*
Wound Healing*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Detergents; 0/Surface-Active Agents
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Ann Plast Surg. 1990 Sep;25(3):238   [PMID:  2241047 ]

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