Debridement

DL Steed - The American journal of surgery, 2004 - Elsevier
Debridement is defined as the removal of nonviable material, foreign bodies, and poorly
healing tissue from a wound. Although surgeons recognize the importance of debridement,
few data have been generated in randomized trials to support its use. Debridement provides
for removal of tissue with the highest bacterial count, reliable cultures, and identification of
osteomyelitis. The most direct form of debridement is surgical excision. For patients who are
poor candidates for surgical debridement or have limited access to a surgeon, other forms of …
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Debridement: a vital component of wound bed preparation

C Kirshen, K Woo, EA Ayello… - Advances in skin & …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Debridement: A Vital Component of Wound Bed Preparation : Advances in Skin & Wound Care
Debridement: A Vital Component of Wound Bed Preparation : Advances in Skin & Wound Care
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