title: The role of whirlpool in wound care.
abstract: Evidenced-based-wound management continues to be a cornerstone for advancing patient care. The purpose of this article is to review the use of whirlpool as a wound treatment in light of evidence, outcomes, and potential harm. Whirlpool was initially harnessed as a means to impart biophysical energy to a wound or burn to enhance mechanical debridement and cleansing. Other credible single-patient-use technologies which provide an alternative to whirlpool in wound care are presented.
authors: University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA.
authors: Hanz
authors: H
authors: Tao
authors: Littleton Adventist Hospital, Centura Health, Denver, CO, USA.
authors: Jaime P
authors: JP
authors: Butler
authors: National Jewish Health, Colorado University, Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA ; TCL Consulting Inc., USA.
authors: Tammy
authors: T
authors: Luttrell
keywords: Biofilm; Biophysical energies for debridement; Cross contamination; Whirlpool; Wound care modalities