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Application of Lucilia sericata Larvae in Debridement of Pressure Wounds in Outpatient Settings
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JoVE Journal Medicine
Application of Lucilia sericata Larvae in Debridement of Pressure Wounds in Outpatient Settings
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09:37 min

December 04, 2021

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Chapters

  • 00:07Introduction
  • 01:49Assessment of the Patient’s Status and Qualifications
  • 03:40Mechanical/Surgical Procedure
  • 04:56Application of MDT
  • 05:36Day 1: The Wound Inspected After 22-24 Hours
  • 06:00Day 2: The Wound Inspected After 46-48 Hours
  • 06:28Day 3: The Wound Inspected After 70-72 Hours
  • 07:39Day 4: The Wound Inspected After 94-96 Hours
  • 08:10The Results
  • 08:54Conclusions

Summary

Automatic Translation

Maggots of Lucilia sericata were used in the debridement of deep pressure sores in outpatient settings for the treatment of pressure sores involving the complete skin thickness. The technique presented in the article does not pose risks for the patient.

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