Debridement

Debridement is an integral part of wound bed preparation for acute and chronic non-healing wounds. Debridement supports optimization of conditions at the wound bed to encourage normal, endogenous healing, reduces the risk of infection, and improves patients' quality of life.^1,2,3

This microlearn provides a brief overview of debridement and its importance in supporting the wound healing process.

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By the end of this microlearn, you will:

Learn the definition of debridement
Understand the objectives of debridement
Know why debridement is beneficial for wound healing

This activity is not CE/CME accredited.

References

Manna B, Nahirniak P, Morrison CA. Wound debridement. In: StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing; 2024. Accessed December 6, 2024. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507882/
Mahoney K. Understanding the basics of wound care in the community setting. J Community Nurs. 2014;28(3):66-75.
Strohal R, Apelqvist J, Dissemond J, et al EWMA document. Debridement. J Wound Care. 2013;2(suppl 1):S1-S52.

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