Abstract
A group of related drugs, the benzopyrones, have been suggested as a therapy for thermal injury. The drugs enhance the removal of oedema fluid from the wound site, thus improving tissue oxygenation. They also stimulate the reticulo-endothelial system (RES), consequently reducing the susceptiblity to infection. Their other advantages are: they inhibit platelet aggregation, preserve red blood cell deformability, reduce the risk of thrombosis, reduce increased capillary fragility and improve glucose transport by the phagocytes and red blood cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 143-146 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Burns |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1976 |
Externally published | Yes |