Charcoal: The Magical Powder in Wound Healing

Nirmala M. Emmanuel, Irene George, Vidya Konduru, Esther Gracy A

Abstract: Facial edema following oral surgeries is inevitable. It disfigures the person physically, emotionally and socially during the initial post -operative period. Anti-inflammatory drugs, though reducing the swelling, are usually accompanied by side effects. Activated charcoal is a locally applied medication with no side effects, which can reduce post-operative edema significantly. This article focuses on the effects of activated charcoal on post-operative edema of the face and neck.

Keywords: edema, activated charcoal, wound, nursing care

How to Cite?: Nirmala M. Emmanuel, Irene George, Vidya Konduru, Esther Gracy A, "Charcoal: The Magical Powder in Wound Healing", Volume 9 Issue 2, February 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 818-819, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20196043, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20196043