Debridement
5.4.09
8.0cm x 1.0cm
6.3.09
6.0cm x 8.0cm x 1.0cm
9.21.09
Complete closure
Making Progress
with Debridement
A discussion on necrotic tissue, the importance of removing
necrotic tissue from the wound environment, methods of
debridement, and the role of MEDIHONEY
®
dressings.
Debridement
Progress
Debridement is the process of removing devitalized or necrotic (dead) tissue
from a wound or wound bed until the surrounding healthy tissue is exposed,
allowing the healthy tissue to granulate and advance the wound through the
healing process. Debridement is indicated for any wound, acute or chronic,
when necrotic tissue, foreign bodies or infected tissue is present. Necrotic
tissue or foreign bodies within a wound can lead to a negative cascading
effect causing the wound to become chronic. Because this effect can lead
to more serious consequences,including infections such as MSRA and limb
amputation, it becomes imperative that an effective wound management
strategy be structured and implemented.
