The role of wound-bed preparation in managing chronic pressure ulcers

J Wound Care. 2002 Sep;11(8):305-10. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2002.11.8.26428.

Abstract

The relatively modern concept of wound-bed preparation draws together elements of current practice, including various methods of 'maintenance debridement' and the use of antibiotics and antiseptic agents, to speed up healing of chronic wounds.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use
  • Autolysis
  • Chronic Disease
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Debridement / instrumentation
  • Debridement / methods
  • Debridement / standards*
  • Granulation Tissue / drug effects
  • Granulation Tissue / metabolism
  • Granulation Tissue / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Inflammation
  • Necrosis
  • Occlusive Dressings / standards*
  • Pressure Ulcer / metabolism
  • Pressure Ulcer / microbiology
  • Pressure Ulcer / pathology
  • Pressure Ulcer / therapy*
  • Skin Care / instrumentation
  • Skin Care / methods*
  • Skin Care / nursing
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local