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What Causes Greenish Discharge From A Burn Site On Arm?
My daughter has a burn inside her arm from a spray can (yes - self harm). She is currently in a psychiatric clinic and is telling me that the burn is discharging green stuff when dressing changed. Her fingers and arm are swollen and sore. There is no doctor on duty, she has been placed on a list to see a doctor on Monday, should we be doing something before then. They have been putting 'silvervine' on it.
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
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Silver sulfadiazine is the cream used to treat burns. It is an antiseptic that was supposed to help reduce the risk of infection.
The green may indicate the presence of a bacteria called pseudomonas. This would require treatment with antibiotics and certain types of dressing.
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Silver sulfadiazine is the cream used to treat burns. It is an antiseptic that was supposed to help reduce the risk of infection.
The green may indicate the presence of a bacteria called pseudomonas. This would require treatment with antibiotics and certain types of dressing.
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