Abstract |
Necrotic tissue and slough in a wound both prevent healing from taking place and slough may be a focus for infection. In addition to autolysis, the body's natural way of removing necrotic material, six methods of debridement are used in the UK today. This paper presents an overview of their main advantages and disadvantages.
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Authors | Patricia Davies |
Journal | Professional nurse (London, England)
(Prof Nurse)
Vol. 19
Issue 10
Pg. 34-6
(Jun 2004)
ISSN: 0266-8130 [Print] England |
PMID | 15233070
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Debridement
(methods, nursing)
- Humans
- Necrosis
- Wound Healing
(physiology)
- Wounds and Injuries
(nursing)
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