title: Wound cleansing: sterile water or saline?
abstract: Robert Gannon discusses whether sterile 0.9% saline or sterile water should be used as the main cleansing solution in hospital settings. He also explores the importance of warming cleansing solutions before use. The physiological and practical benefits of each solution will be analysed.
authors: Papworth Hospital.
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Gannon
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013242:Sterilization; D014867:Water; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D014867:Water; D012965:Sodium Chloride