Argentina sends Venezuela skin for burn victims from Amuay

The skin stems from Argentinean dead donors

“This resource is commonly used as coetaneous coating in patients suffering serious burns,” said director of Incucai (File photo)

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Friday August 31, 2012 12:33 PM

Argentina has sent skin to treat people seriously burned at the explosion of Venezuelan refinery Amuay, north-west Venezuela, last Saturday, where 42 died and 132 were injured, informed to Efe Liliana Bisigniano, director of Argentinean organization Incucai.

The skin stems from Argentinean dead donors. "It may be in use already as it was sent early on Wednesday," remarked Bisigniano.

"This resource is commonly used as skin coating in patients suffering serious burns, until new skin develops. It helps prevent infections and contributes to the evolution of the skin of the patient," explained Bisigniano.

Argentina sent the skin upon request of the Venezuelan Ministry of Health within the framework of a cooperative bilateral agreement.

Translated by Jhean Cabrera

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