Successful wound debridement is one that is based on age, the type of wound, the size of the wound, risk factors, and the overall health condition of the person.
Wound debridement procedure in Halsted is a combination of the following methods:
As the oldest method of wound care, mechanical debridement involves the use of wet flushes, moist dressings, washing with saline, hydrotherapy, bath, and whirlpool. However, mechanical debridement must be done meticulously to avoid the removal of healthy tissues.
When the wound has a large amount of necrotic tissue, enzymatic debridement is done to remove the wounded tissue with topical agents and antimicrobial agents. These agents liquefy and dissolve the necrotic tissue within the wounded area.
Surgical debridement is strictly done by an experienced medical practitioner who uses an array of surgical instruments to remove the devitalised tissue. This debridement method is the fastest, most effective, and is performed for very selective wounds in an operating theatre.
