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Gerokomos

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Abstract

ALEXANDRE-LOZANO, Sandra; MARQUILLES-BONET, Carme; LOPEZ-ALAYETO, Cristina  and  ANDREU-MAYOR, Esther. Healing in humid environment in symmetric peripheral gangrene associated with vasoactive drugs to avoid amputation. Clinical case. Gerokomos [online]. 2022, vol.33, n.2, pp.133-136.  Epub Oct 24, 2022. ISSN 1134-928X.

Objective:

To present a conservative therapeutic approach for the approach of peripheral necrotic lesions secondary to the administration of vasoactive drugs.

Methodology:

Through a clinical case, the approach to cures carried out is described.

Results:

The case was resolved in 28 weeks avoiding the amputation of all fingers and toes except for 1 finger and 2 toes, minimizing the sequelae to the patient and preserving their functional status.

Conclusion:

The application of most environment treatment in this type of necrotic lesions secondary to vasoactive drugs was effective in this clinical case and avoided more aggressive treatments that could negatively affect the quality of life of the patient.

Keywords : Nurse; gangrene; septic shock; vasoconstrictor agents; moist environment treatment.

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