Mummification technique with chlorhexidine in a foot with humid gangrene
Section: Práctica Clínica
How to quote
Rodríguez Vilas V, López Trapero V. Técnica de momificación con clorhexidina en pie con grangrena húmeda. Metas Enferm jul/ago 2016; 19(6): 74-78.
Authors
Vanesa Rodríguez Vilas1, Víctor López Trapero2
Position
1Enfermera. Centro de Enfermedades Vasculares del Dr. Trapero. A Coruña2Médico especialista en cirugía y angiología vascular. Centro de Enfermedades Vasculares del Dr. Trapero. A Coruña
Contact address
Vanesa Rodríguez Vilas. Centro de Enfermedades Vasculares del Dr. Trapero. C/ Fernando Macías, 4, 2º C. 15004 A Coruña.
Contact email: vanesarodriguez91@hotmail.com
Abstract
Necrosis, the cellular death of a live tissue, occurs by lack of blood supply. In lower limbs, this lack of blood supply can lead to gangrenous ischemia. Mummification, also called self-amputation, can be used as therapeutic technique in cases of irreversible necrosis. This is a simple and economical technique, but it requires some previous training. The objective is to prevent infection, avoid humidity, and limit the ulcer lesion by using treatment with chlorhexidine 2%.
Keywords:
mummification; necrosis; Chlorhexidine; úlcer; ischemia; gangrene
Versión en Español
Título:
Técnica de momificación con clorhexidina en pie con gangrena húmeda
