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Polyhexanide-containing solution reduces ciliary beat frequency of human nasal epithelial cells in vitro

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 2014
In ENT, polyhexanide-containing solutions are used to treat nasal infections caused by multiresistant bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Many forms of commercial nasal solutions containing polyhexanide exist, such as gels or solutions for topical use.
Birk, Richard, Aderhold, C, Stern-Sträter, J, Hörmann, K, Stuck, Boris, Sommer, J U   +5 more
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The Impact of Argan Oil and Polyhexanide on Healing Wounds with Tissue Loss Infected by Staphylococcus aureus in Mice

Indian Journal of Animal Research
Background: One of the most important complications of the wound is tissue infection. One of the most common causes of tissue infections is microorganisms such as Staphylococcus.
Y. K. Dağlıoğlu, S. Yakan, K. Erdoğan, Fatih Köksal, F. Akdemir, İlhami Gülçin, Mustafa Gül, Suna Kızılyıldırım, Ruhay Aldık, Mehmet Öztan   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Severe anaphylaxis to a new disinfectant: polyhexanide, a chlorhexidine polymer.

Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift, 1998
We describe the cases of an 18-year-old female and a 15-year-old male who developed severe anaphylaxis following contact of surgical wounds with the disinfectant Lavasept, containing polyhexanide, a polymerised form of chlorhexidine, during orthopaedic interventions.
Olivieri, Juan Ignacio, Eigenmann, Philippe, Hauser, Conrad   +2 more
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[Suspected anaphylaxis by wound treatment with polyhexanide derivate wound products].

Ugeskrift for laeger, 2018
Only four cases of anaphylaxis triggered by polyhexanide have been reported in the literature. We report a case of anaphylaxis in a Danish patient treated with polyhexanide derivate (Prontosan) wound products. We emphasise the importance of intramuscular injection of adrenaline as part of the treatment protocol in the initial phase of anaphylaxis and ...
Morten A, Schrøder, Klaus, Kirketerp-Møller, Lone, Winther   +2 more
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Polyhexanide Versus Metronidazole for Odor Management in Malignant (Fungating) Wounds

Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing, 2018
PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 0.2% polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) to 0.8% metronidazole on malignant wound (MW) odor, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and pain upon application.DESIGN:A double-blinded, randomized, clinical trial.SUBJECTS AND SETTING:Twenty-four patients with malodorous MWs hospitalized in a ...
Diana Lima, Villela-Castro, Vera Lucia Conceição de Gouveia, Santos, Kevin, Woo   +2 more
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Clinical Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Thermoreversible Polyhexanide-Preserved Wound Covering Gel

European Surgical Research, 2010
<i>Background:</i> An ideal topical formulation for wound therapy does not exist. The aim of this study was to develop a novel improved therapeutic option for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds. <i>Methods:</i> A transparent wound gel which is in a liquid state below and in a gel state at or above room temperature was ...
O, Goertz, C, Abels, U, Knie, T, May, T, Hirsch, A, Daigeler, H-U, Steinau, S, Langer   +7 more
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Therapeutic effect of ZnO NPs–polyhexanide-hydrogel on Staphylococcus aureus-induced skin wound infection in mice

Journal of Biomaterials Science. Polymer Edition
Nanometer zinc oxide (ZnONPs) offers strong antibacterial, wound healing, hemostatic benefits, and UV protection. Additionally, poly(hexamethylene biguanide)hydrochloride (PHMB) is an environmentally friendly polymer with strong bactericidal properties ...
Junhe Zhu, Yuxin Li, Yixin Tang, Yike Fan, Shiyi Dai, Awn Abbas, Funeng Xu, Xianxiang Wang, Wei Zhang, Yilei Zheng, Gang Shu   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

[Lethal intravenous infusion of a wound antiseptic containing polyhexanide].

Archiv fur Kriminologie, 2009
Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) is considered to be highly histocompatible and is one of the most frequently used wound antiseptics. Only one case of intoxication has been reported so far. The present case of a lethal intoxication is the first fatal incident described where causality is substantiated by a temporal coincidence between application and
Frank, Wehner, Heinz-Dieter, Wehner, Martin Manfred, Schulz   +2 more
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Klassifikation von Risikowunden und ihre antimikrobielle Behandlung mit Polyhexanid: Eine praxisorientierte Expertenempfehlung

Karger Kompass Dermatologie, 2014
Derzeit gibt es keine allgemein anerkannten Definitionen fur Wunden mit erhohtem Infektionsrisiko.
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Severe anaphylaxis to the antiseptic polyhexanide

Allergy, 2010
O, Kautz, H, Schumann, F, Degerbeck, L, Venemalm, T, Jakob   +4 more
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