Journal of Advanced Practices in Nursing

Boonyarat J

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• Case Report
  Wound Management of Patients with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Using Banana Leaf: A Case Study
  Author(s): Uppanisakorn S and Boonyarat JUppanisakorn S and Boonyarat J
  
  The Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are life-threatening allergic reactions to medication. They require immediate treatment with the primary goal to prevent infection and encourage healing. This research proposes a specific treatment and care for SJS/TEN patient using sterile banana leaf dressing, which allows the patient to be discharged swiftly and reduces the cost of treatment by 8 times. In conclusion, the case study where specific, supportive therapy using sterilized banana leaf dressing was given the patient can be discharged within 12 days. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2573-0347.1000134

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