The Effect of Using a New Technique Karman Injector (Elif Technique) on the Healing Process of Wound Infection-Case Series

Authors: Kaplan I*

DOI: 10.23880/whsj-16000243

Volume 9, Issue 1

Abstract

Our aim in our case series is to present the effectiveness of a minimally invasive method in wound infections that heal slowly. In this case series, the treatment process of a total of 9 patients was discussed. Intravenous (IV) 1x2 g Ceftriaxone and 3x1 100 ml injection solution containing 0.5% 500 mg metronidazole were started on patients who were followed up with wound infection. C-reaktif protein (CRP) and leukocyte levels of the patients were checked at the time of admission and 48-hour intervals. Wound cultures were taken under appropriate conditions at the time of hospitalization from patients who were followed up with wound infection. The vital signs of the patients were checked and recorded. The BMI values of the patients were checked and recorded. Additional risk factors and diseases of the patients were also recorded. Follow-up CRP and leukocyte values of the cases were checked every 48 hours. A significant decrease of over 50% was detected in CRP values during follow-up at 48-hour intervals. The rapid decrease in CRP and leukocyte values was found to be statistically significant (p=0.001). Fever occurred at the time of initial admission, and no high fever was detected during the treatment process. No wound separation occurred in any of the patients. Again, no debridement or secondary suturing was required for infection. The patients did not require additional treatment other than debridement with a Karman injector. As an effective and minimally invasive method, the use of a Karman syringe will be an effective treatment for wound infections.

Keywords: Wound Infection; Debridement; Karman İnjectöre; Minimally Invasive Technique

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