Publications by authors named "Jerlaecia Cavalcanti Das Neves"
Comparison of the effects of the CO2 laser and chlorohexidine on the decontamination of infected cutaneous wounds: a histologic study in rats.
Antonio Luiz B Pinheiro Jérläcia Cavalcanti Das Neves Jurema Freire Lisboa De Castro José Zilton Lima Verde Santos Kêsia Xisto Da Fonseca Ribeiro De Sena
J Clin Laser Med Surg
June 2002
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare histologically the effects of CO2 laser and chlorohexidine gluconate (4%) on Staphylococcus aureus-infected cutaneous wounds.
Background Data: Wound infection constitutes a big risk for patients, and it is usually associated with increased morbidity, mortality and hospital costs. It is accepted that local treatment of these infections is effective.