An overview of debridement techniques

Debridement is defined as removal of a bioburden and foreign material from a wound (Welsh and Sumpling, 2015). Such material may be necrotic tissue, purulent material, haematomas, foreign bodies,...

How to carry out initial treatment of traumatic wounds: debridement and wound bed preparation

Debridement is defined at the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound (Figure 1). Necrotic tissue will delay wound healing and increase the risk of wound breakdown by acting as a...