Damage to tissue defenses by a topical a
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William Barker; George T. Rodeheaver; Milton T. Edgerton; Richard F. Edlich
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Article
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1982
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Elsevier Science
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English
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a topical application of a solution containing 0.5% tetracaine, 1:2,000 epinephrine, and 11.9% cocaine on the wound's ability to resist infection. In this experimental study, this solution potentiated the development of wound infection. This e