Do high osmolality feedings increase the incidence of thrombophlebitis during peripheral i.v . nutrition?
Increasing osmolality of total parenteral nutrition did not increase episodes of thrombophlebitis in this trial and did not affect the success rate of the lines. We conclude that standard total parenteral nutrition formulas of higher osmolality than previously thought can be safely given via the peripheral route for short-term feeding and do not increase the risk of thrombophlebitis.
The incidence of clinically significant burn wound infection is low in our unit, yet the morbidity due to debridement and re-grafting is significant. We observed very high resistance to topical povidone-iodine. Resistance to systemic antimicrobials is lower than that reported from other burns units.