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What is the indication for wound debridement?‎

What is the indication for wound debridement?‎

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Answer added by  Samira Abukar, Podiatrist/Chiropodist (Title: Foot Specialist), Women's College Hospital
8 years ago

I would also add that indication for debridement is also inclusive of hyperkeratosis (callosities) surrounding ulcer sites, especially heavily seen on the diabetic feet. ... See More

 

Answer added by  EUNICE AGBAEZE, Registered Nurse, Princess Margaret Hospital Nassau, Bahamas.
6 years ago

indication for debridement include; Necrotizing fascitis ulcers covered with dead tissue Abscess.

 

Answer added by  Syed Rahisuddin, Clinical pharmacist, Salem medical centre and hospital
8 years ago

wound care products, such as adhesive bandages, gauze, tape and pads. Advanced wound care products, such as alginates, silver, medical honey, film and foam dressings like ... See More

 

Answer added by  Hashem Abuarqoub, Sales Manager, REFAI TRADERS CANADA INC. – Cambridge, Ontario
8 years ago

Wound debridement is used to remove most of the barriers which block the wound healing i.e: Bacteria, dead tissues (nectrotic or sloughy). Removal of dead tissues from th ... See More

 

Answer added by  Stephanie Muller, Professional Registered Nurse, Tygerberg hospital, Bellville, Cape Town
8 years ago

Nectrotic tissue, (dead OR slougph tissue)