Debridement
For this month's WoundSource Practice Accelerator series, we are providing education on a variety of topics related to debridement. Scroll below to read this month's white paper and articles, to print out our quick fact sheet, and to sign up for this month's webinar.
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Upcoming Webinar
Adventures in Debridement
Wednesday, March 20Dianne Rudolph, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN
The speaker will present a case-based discussion of debridement of different tissue types, pathologies, and approaches, sharing interesting examples and the resultant lessons learned.
White Paper
Understanding the Various Types of Debridement
<p>Chronic wounds impacted 6.3% of US Medicare beneficiaries in 2019 alone. For practices that treat patients with these wounds, tissue debridement is an essential component of care. An understanding of the options available and which methods are appropriate for certain conditions and tissue types can help inform plan of care and facilitate positive outcomes. This white paper discusses the various forms of debridement, tips for how to implement, and where each method is most appropriate.</p>...Fact Sheet
Quick Facts - Debridement
Debridement removes non-viable tissue from a wound, which may include necrotic tissue, slough, biofilm, exudate, and metabolic waste. These tissues prolong the inflammatory phase and provide nutrients to bacteria in the wound bed, impeding granulation formation. Subsequently, an understanding of debridement is vital when faced with non-viable tissue in the wound bed. This fact sheet provides several tips and pearls regarding the various debridement methods, biofilm treatment, pain management, an...Featured Articles
Addressing Patient Questions and Misconceptions About Debridement
Clinicians often answer patients’ questions regarding their care plan. Sometimes these questions arise from misconceptions or misunderstanding of the process. This piece takes a closer look at a few of these potential questions, and how wound care professionals can dispel the related myths....
Read MorePreventing Debridement-Associated Complications
Wound care clinicians should understand the potential complications associated with the common types of debridement and the steps wound care providers can take to reduce the patient’s risk. Below the discussion highlights some of the possible complications that can arise from some of the various for...
Read MoreDebridement of Burns—Navigating a Challenging Population
Did you know eschar may present differently in burn wounds as opposed to wounds of other etiologies? In this interview, Dr. Maria Goddard describes how the debridement of burn wounds is distinct from that of other wound types. ...
Read MoreSharp Debridement Tips and Pearls
How should clinicians approach pain modulation when implementing sharp debridement? In this interview, Dr. John Lantis reviews the best practices he uses regarding dressing selection, pain management, and acquisition of essential patient history components. ...
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