Quick Facts - Wound Bed Preparation 2021

Wound bed maintenance is essential for creating and preserving an optimal environment for wound healing. As in other aspects of wound care, patient education is vital to the success of wound bed preparation regimens. Beginning with assessment, wound bed preparation comprises wound cleansing, infection control, exudate management, and removal of non-viable tissue, to promote the formation of healthy granulation tissue and move the wound toward closure. This fact sheet contains up-to-date information on wound bed preparation strategies, including TIMERS, wound bed cleansing, debridement, and advanced modalities, as well as tips to share with your patients. Among the topics covered are the following:TIMERS framework componentsWound bed patient educationDressing selectionMoisture managementInfection versus inflammationSlough versus eschar