title: Methods of wound debridement: a case study.
abstract: Wound debridement is the process of removing foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound. It can speed up the healing process and reduce the risk of infection. There are various methods and each has its advantages and disadvantages. This article presents a case study to discuss the value of debriding wounds and the various options available.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Clinic, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, Norfolk. jenny.kelly@qehkl.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*