DR. ROBERT M. VERKLIN JR., MD

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1977 – 1977 NPI: 1144223736
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
Anti-Bacterial AgentsEscherichia coliMicrobial Sensitivity TestsBurnsStaphylococcus

Practice Location

2000 MEDICAL PKWY
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401-3742

Phone: (410) 268-8862

What does ROBERT VERKLIN research?

Dr. Verklin studies how to quickly identify which antibiotics are most effective against infections in burn wounds and other soft tissue injuries. His research focused on developing a new test that drastically reduces the time it takes for doctors to get results, enabling them to start treating patients much sooner. This is particularly important because infections in burn wounds often involve multiple types of bacteria, making swift and precise treatment critical for patient recovery.

Key findings

  • The new testing method provides results in seven hours, compared to the usual 38 to 52 hours, allowing for earlier treatment.
  • The test remains accurate even when multiple bacterial strains are present, ensuring effective treatment protocols.
  • Faster testing can significantly improve patient outcomes by reducing the time to appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Verklin study burn wounds?
Yes, Dr. Verklin focuses on the treatment and infection management of burn wounds.
What treatments has Dr. Verklin researched?
He has researched rapid testing methods to determine effective antibiotic treatments for infections.
Is Dr. Verklin's work relevant to patients with infections?
Absolutely, his work helps patients by enabling quicker and more accurate treatment decisions for infections in burn wounds and soft tissue injuries.

Publications in plain English

Rapid antibiotic disk sensitivities of burn eschar and infected wounds.

1977

Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics

Verklin R, Rodeheaver GT, Hudson R, Edgerton MT, Edlich RF

Plain English
This study focused on creating a quicker test to determine which antibiotics are effective against infections in burn wounds and other soft tissue infections. Using a new method, doctors could receive results within seven hours instead of the usual 38 to 52 hours, allowing them to start treatment sooner. The test still provided accurate information on antibiotic effectiveness, even when multiple types of bacteria were present, which is common in these infections. Who this helps: This helps patients with burn wounds and infections by enabling faster treatment decisions.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

G T Rodeheaver R Hudson M T Edgerton R F Edlich

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