Debridement is a natural process that occurs in all wounds and is crucial to healing. However, damaged, dead or devitalized tissue hinders wound healing. Removal of adherent, nonviable or contaminated tissue, debris (damaged, dead or devitalized tissue) and bacteria from the wound, minimize infection risk and encourage healthy granulation tissue formation and epithelialization, which promote wound healing. This can be done through different methods of debridement such as:
Faster and more complete wound healing will be achieved with more frequent debridement regardless of wound type, size, or duration.
