Oxygen in Wound Healing : Nutrient, Antibiotic, Signaling Molecule, and Therapeutic Agent - 23/06/12
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Disturbances to healing observed under hypoxic conditions have given insights into the roles of oxygen. Wound hypoxia is more prevalent than generally appreciated, and occurs even in patients who are free of arterial occlusive disease. There is a strong scientific basis for oxygen treatment as prophylaxis against infection, to facilitate wound closure, and to prevent amputation in wounded patients. This article reviews extensive data from preclinical and human trials of supplemental inhaled oxygen, hyperbaric oxygen, and topical oxygen treatment. Oxygen supports biochemical metabolism and cellular function, and has roles in combating infection and facilitating the wound healing cascade.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Oxygen, Hypoxia, Hyperbaric, Wound, Healing, Diabetes, Epithelium, Fibroblast
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The author has no financial conflicts of interest to declare in relation to the writing and publication of this article. |
Vol 39 - N° 3
P. 293-310 - juillet 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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