Håndens akutte infektioner

Translated title of the contribution: Acute infections of the hand

Niels H Søe, Nina Vendel Jensen, Lars Dahlin, Helle Krogh Johansen

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Abstract

Hand infections can result in significant morbidity if not appropriately diagnosed and treated. Host factors, location and circumstances of the infection are important guides to initial treatment strategies. Many hand infections improve with early splinting, elevation and appropriate antibiotics based on bacterial culture. The basic principles for deep infections are bridement of necrotic and infected tissue and healing by second area intension and antibiotics. Hand therapy is important.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Mar-30
Translated title of the contributionAcute infections of the hand
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for læger
Volume171
Issue number14
Pages (from-to)1189-93
Number of pages4
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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