title: Wound cleansing - which solution?
abstract: It is an instinctive reaction in both humans and animals to lick a wound. This is the most natural method of wound cleansing and is comforting, providing some temporary pain relief, perhaps by triggering the release of endorphins. A review of written records of wound care dating back 4,000 years suggests that humans have used many other methods ( 1 ).
authors.affiliation: Stirling Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: Moya
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Morison