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Infection - Tunnel
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This resource is an Medical Dictionary Meaning of the term Tunnel Infection.
Medical Dictionary Meaning of Tunnel Infection
Tunnel Infection
Any kind of infection which occurs in artificially created paths or openings holding a tube or catheter because of non maintainance of sterility and hygiene of the wound is called as Tunnel Infection.
Common signs of Tunnel Infection
- Redness of the local skin with itching - Erythema
- Tenderness of the local parts
- Toughness of the skin - Induration
- Extension of the subcutaneous tissue for more than 2 centimeters from where the tube comes out of the skin.
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