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Complications of closed suction-irrigation: a case report

J P Fulkerson, S B Phillips

    Orthopedics
    |May 15, 2014
    PubMed
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    Closed suction-irrigation systems risk fluid dissection and antimicrobial toxicity. Continuous suction and frequent monitoring minimize these risks, while avoiding nephrotoxic agents is crucial for patient safety.

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