An updated overview and clarification of the principle role of debridement

J Wound Care. 2013 Jan:22 Suppl:S1-S52. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2013.22.Sup1.S1.

Abstract

Routine care of non-healing acute and chronic wounds often comprises either cleaning or debridement. Consequently, debridement is a basic necessity to induce the functional process of tissue repair, which makes it a central medical intervention in the management of acute and chronic, non-healing wounds.

MeSH terms

  • Debridement*
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Wound Healing*
  • Wounds and Injuries