Wound debridement: Therapeutic options and care considerations

The understanding and implementation of wound debridement have assumed greater importance as preparation of the wound bed has become central to chronic wound care. Multiple methods of wound debridement are available, and evidence-based practice suggestions for appropriate usage are becoming increasingly available. Implications for up-to-date nursing care, patient education, and psychosocial, culturally competent interventions related to wound debridement are addressed in this article.