Wound irrigation techniques: new Steripod normal saline.
Wound cleansing is performed on a regular basis by many healthcare professionals. However, the modern concept of cleansing has not always been a priority in wound management. There are many questions which challenge those responsible for cleaning wounds such as how often a wound should be cleaned and which techniques should be used. This article begins with a brief guide to wound cleansing and then focuses on the new Steripod normal saline produced by SSL International.
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Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North East Wales NHS Trust.
D004209:Disposable Equipment; D006801:Humans; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing*
D012965:Sodium Chloride