Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T57 |
0-24 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Chronic wound management |
T58 |
25-134 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Some patients are hospitalized for moderate to severe sternal or leg infection under intravenous antibiotics. |
T59 |
135-361 |
Sentence |
denotes |
These patients, according to the severity of wound dehiscence and sternal stability, should be switched to oral antibiotics and managed with long-acting wound therapy (such as vacuum-assisted therapy) at home, if possible [7]. |
T60 |
362-515 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is also possible that recently discharged patients develop moderate wound problems, such that they could require outpatient evaluation and medication. |
T61 |
516-613 |
Sentence |
denotes |
During quarantine, movements are extremely limited, so outpatient evaluation can become an issue. |
T62 |
614-748 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Cardiac surgeons should follow-up with these patients via telephone interview and photographic assessment (via email or mobile phone). |
T63 |
749-905 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Patients with mild wound problems should be encouraged to stay at home and provide self-care of the wound with simple betadine rinsing and sterile dressing. |
T64 |
906-1057 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Only more severe cases should be evaluated in the hospital, if possible within a dedicated pathway in order to minimize any risk of viral transmission. |